Vice President, AMER Energy Supply & Utility Engagement

Equinix•Redwood City, CA

About The Position

The Vice President, AMER Energy Supply & Utility Engagement leads utility engagement and secures energy supply for Equinix’s operational and greenfield data center sites across the Americas, including Canada, the United States, Central America, and Latin America. The role oversees energy-supply activities such as power sourcing, utility-provider relationships, and regulatory compliance, and works closely with the Vice President of Energy Innovation. It drives initiatives to achieve speed to power, reliable supply, and productive long-term relationships with utilities and regulators. The position develops and executes the Americas energy strategy, oversees energy procurement and contracting, supports data center power and capacity planning, and manages energy costs and supply risks. It also engages external stakeholders and serves as a company spokesperson on energy trends and policy in the Americas. The role requires executive-level leadership, extensive energy-sector experience, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degrees are preferred.

Requirements

15 or more years of leadership experience in energy sourcing, energy procurement for data centers, or related fields, with significant executive-level experience.
Proven track record driving large-scale energy strategies, including renewable energy initiatives and infrastructure development.
Strong understanding of energy systems, procurement tactics, wholesale power markets, interconnection, and retail power supply.
Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex contracts and relationships with suppliers, regulatory bodies, and partners.
Strategic understanding of energy markets, regulatory environments, and energy-supply challenges in the Americas.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing large-scale budgets for global organizations.
Excellent cross-functional leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to deliver results through collaboration across diverse teams.
Strong people leadership skills and demonstrated success developing future leaders and managing globally dispersed teams.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy management, environmental science, or a related field.
Ability to build cross-functional relationships and coordinate enterprise energy activities to deliver value and anticipate customer needs.
Demonstrated ability to foster innovation, growth, and continuous improvement at scale.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data center operations, utilities, or a similar mission-critical environment.
Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an Americas energy strategy aligned with business objectives, emphasizing cost efficiency, sustainable growth, and reliable power availability.
Oversee energy procurement, including negotiation of power purchase agreements and other energy contracts.
Identify and leverage strategic partnerships with energy suppliers, utilities, and renewable energy developers.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure energy capacity planning supports site selection, design, and operations.
Guide power infrastructure investments toward scalable, efficient solutions that support long-term growth.
Monitor and control energy costs, implementing cost-reduction strategies through procurement and energy management.
Oversee power capacity planning and load forecasting to meet current and future demand while minimizing waste.
Ensure adherence to applicable energy regulations, environmental standards, and reporting requirements.
Identify and mitigate risks relating to energy supply, price volatility, and regulatory changes.
Engage energy suppliers, regulators, and other external stakeholders to promote company energy initiatives and commitments.
Represent the company as an external voice on energy trends and policy in the Americas, including at industry and regulatory events, advisory councils, standards bodies, and media engagements.
Lead and develop globally dispersed teams and future leaders.