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A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary
The Vice President, AMER Energy Supply & Utility Engagement is responsible for leading utility engagement and securing energy supply for operational and greenfield data centers sites across the Americas, inclusive of Canada, US, Central and Latin America. This role encompasses oversight of all energy-supply activities, including power sourcing, managing relationships with utility providers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role will work hand in hand with the Vice President of Energy Innovation. The VP will drive initiatives to ensure speed to power, reliability of supply, and long-term productive relationships with utilities and regulators critical to Equinix.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a visionary AMER energy strategy aligned with Equinix’s business objectives, focusing on cost efficiency, sustainable growth, and reliable power availability
Energy Sourcing and Procurement: Oversee global energy procurement, including the negotiation of power purchase agreements (PPAs) and other energy contracts to secure reliable and cost-effective energy. Identify and leverage strategic partnerships with energy suppliers, utilities, and renewable energy developers to support the company’s growth
Data Center Power Strategy: Partner with cross functional teams to ensure energy capacity planning supports Equinix’s site selection, design, and operational strategies. Guide power infrastructure investments to ensure scalable, efficient, and future-proofed energy solutions that support long-term growth targets
Cost Management: Monitor and control energy costs, implementing strategies for cost reduction through efficient procurement and energy management practices
Capacity Planning: Oversee power capacity planning and load forecasting to ensure that infrastructure can meet current and future demands while minimizing waste
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to local, national, and international energy regulations, including environmental standards and reporting requirements
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with energy supply, pricing volatility, and regulatory changes that could impact operations
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with external stakeholders, including energy suppliers, and regulators to promote the company’s energy initiatives and commitments
Spokesperson: Serve as a recognized external voice for the company on energy trends and policy in the Americas, representing the company at industry or regulatory events, advisory councils, standards bodies or media engagements
Qualifications
Skills & Attributes
Strategic Vision: Strategic visionary with a deep understanding of energy markets, regulatory environments, and current supply challenges in the Americas
Technical Skills: Strong understanding of energy systems, procurement tactics, wholesale power markets, interconnection, and retail power supply
Executive Leadership: Strong negotiation skills, with experience in managing complex contracts and relationships with suppliers, regulatory bodies and partners
Customer Centric: Skilled at building relationships cross-functionally, orchestrating Energy activities across the enterprise to deliver value and anticipate the customer needs
Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated ability to create an environment of innovation,…