Senior Controls Engineer, Technical Operations – EMEA
Role Summary
The Senior Controls Engineer is the technical authority for controls and monitoring systems across STACK Infrastructure’s EMEA portfolio.
Working across operational facilities and new developments, you will help define standards, improve reliability and optimise the performance of critical controls platforms including BMS, SCADA, EMS, EPMS and DCIM systems.
Partnering with Operations, Engineering, Delivery and IT/OT teams, you will influence how mission-critical facilities are designed, commissioned and operated, ensuring robust monitoring, effective alarm management and long-term operational resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and expert guidance on controls and monitoring systems across the EMEA portfolio.
- Develop and maintain controls standards, integration principles, alarming philosophies and resilience requirements aligned to STACK operational objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, automation, system optimization and alarm quality.
- Review controls designs, technical submissions, commissioning documentation and integration strategies to ensure compliance with operational requirements.
- Support commissioning, operational acceptance and handover activities for new facilities, expansions and major upgrades.
- Define and assure controls acceptance criteria, testing requirements and evidence standards, ensuring smooth transition into live operations.
- Provide technical support and escalation guidance during major incidents, helping to drive high-quality root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.
- Maintain governance standards for controls systems including backups, version control, testing, validation and change management.
- Partner with vendors, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery and operational performance across the portfolio.
What You’ll Bring
- Demonstrated experience working with controls, BMS or SCADA systems within mission-critical environments, ideally data centres.
- Experience reviewing mechanical systems designs within critical environments.
- Strong understanding of controls architecture, integration principles, networking and operational technologies.
- Experience supporting design reviews, commissioning, operational acceptance and technical governance activities.
- Experience improving controls performance, alarm quality and overall system reliability.
- Understanding of OT security principles and remote access governance concepts.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a structured approach to problem solving.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines.
- Coaching and mentoring mindset with a passion for developing technical capability within operational teams.
- Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent in Controls Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Strong written and verbal English language skills.
- Experience working across multiple European markets is preferred.
Cosa offriamo / What we Offer
- Fascia Retributiva (RAL): 56.250 € - 71.250 € + indennità di turno + premio di risultato
- Contratto CCNL Commercio (Terziario, Distribuzione e Servizi)
- Buoni pasto e piano welfare aziendale
- Assistenza sanitaria e accesso al fondo pensione Font.Te, secondo quanto previsto dal CCNL
- Contribuirai allo sviluppo e alla gestione di infrastrutture digitali mission-critical, operando in alcuni degli ambienti data centre più avanzati d'Europa.
- Cresci con STACK, acquisendo esperienza su progetti di grande scala e cogliendo concrete opportunità di crescita professionale all'interno di una piattaforma europea in forte espansione.
La fascia retributiva indicata rappresenta il range previsto per il ruolo. La retribuzione sarà determinata in modo equo e trasparente all'interno di tale fascia, sulla base dell'esperienza professionale, delle competenze e delle qualifiche del candidato.
- Salary Range (Gross Annual Salary - RAL): €56.250 - €71.250 + bonus.
- Contract type: Italian CCNL Commerce (Commercio - Terziario, Distribuzione e Servizi)
- Meal vouchers and corporate welfare program
- Health insurance and access to the Font.Te complementary pension fund, in accordance with the collective agreement
- Work on critical digital infrastructure, supporting the development and operation of some of Europe's most advanced data centre environments.
- Build your future with STACK, gaining exposure to large-scale projects and clear opportunities for professional growth across a fast-growing European platform.
The compensation range shown reflects the expected salary range for this position. Final compensation will be determined fairly and transparently within this range, based on the candidate's professional experience, skills and qualifications.
About STACK Infrastructure
STACK is a proven, trusted partner for the world’s most innovative companies, designing, developing and operating sustainable global digital infrastructure. Backed by an unmatched record of reliable delivery and development expertise, STACK brings speed, scale, certainty and responsibility to the demands of a rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.
Skills Required
- Experience working with controls, BMS or SCADA systems within mission-critical environments (ideally data centres).
- Experience reviewing mechanical systems designs within critical environments.
- Strong understanding of controls architecture, integration principles, networking and operational technologies.
- Experience supporting design reviews, commissioning, operational acceptance and technical governance activities.
- Experience improving controls performance, alarm quality and overall system reliability.
- Understanding of OT security principles and remote access governance concepts.
- Degree, HND/HNC or equivalent in Controls Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a structured approach to problem solving.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; strong written and verbal English.
- Experience working across multiple European markets.
Stack Infrastructure Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is framed as competitive across a range of roles, with multiple examples of higher compensation in sales, technical, construction, and leadership positions. Pay is also described as “pretty good,” and compensation is presented as a positive part of the overall employment experience.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, life/disability, and mental-health/EAP elements repeatedly referenced. HSA/FSA options and mentions of employer HSA contributions reinforce the view that health coverage is a meaningful part of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are consistently described as including a 401(k), with references to an employer match and the plan being viewed as fair or generous. This contributes to the perception of a solid total-rewards package beyond base pay.
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What We Do
STACK INFRASTRUCTURE is a leading data center company built from the ground up to address the full stack of client critical infrastructure needs, today and into the future. The company delivers a comprehensive suite of wholesale, colocation, build-to-suit, and powered shell solutions in six markets.
