Facility Engineer

Randstad Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Hong Kong Limited is seeking a qualified Facilities Engineer to join its 24/7 operations team in Hong Kong, overseeing critical electrical, mechanical, and safety systems in high-availability facilities. You will lead shift technicians, coordinate with vendors, and contribute to energy efficiency and compliance initiatives.

The role requires a degree in engineering and 3+ years of related experience, plus willingness to work 24/7 shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in operation and maintenance of 24/7 mission-critical facilities, ideally data centers or telecom environments.
• Strong understanding of EHS standards, ISO audit processes, and vendor management.
• Good command of English and Chinese; able to support night shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift technicians in daily operations, inspections, and preventive maintenance of electrical, mechanical, BMS, and fire safety systems.
• Ensure 24/7 operational continuity and high availability in line with SLA and performance standards.
• Respond to facility alarms, diagnose faults, perform recoveries, and manage escalations.
• Supervise third-party vendors and contractors on-site, ensuring safety, rules, and quality.
• Act as Project Engineer for A&A works and system upgrade projects.
• Monitor facility metrics (PUE, capacity, health) and suggest energy efficiency improvements.
• Support capacity planning and assist with ISO certifications, site audits, and EHS compliance.

Skills

Facilities engineering

24/7 operations

Vendor management

Education

Associate Degree/Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

BMS

DCIM

Remedy

MS Office

Job description

About the Company

Our client is an industry-leading, rapidly growing digital infrastructure operator delivering high-availability colocation, build-to-suit, and interconnection solutions across key Asia-Pacific markets. Backed by a premier global infrastructure investment group, they integrate advanced AI-optimized facility design with sustainable energy solutions. To support their expanding presence in Hong Kong, they are looking for a dedicated Facilities Engineer to join their 24/7 operations team.

About the Team

You will join a high-performing, round-the-clock technical operations team focused on maintaining mission-critical facilities. The team fosters a collaborative, engineering-driven environment prioritizing operational safety, continuous training, and high-reliability standards.

About the Job

• Lead shift technicians in daily operations, routine inspections, and preventive maintenance across critical electrical (MV/LV, UPS, generators), mechanical (chillers, CRAH/CRAC), BMS, and fire safety systems.
• Ensure 24/7 operational continuity and high system availability in accordance with strict SLA and performance standards.
• Respond rapidly to facility alarms, perform fault diagnosis, execute immediate recovery actions, and direct operational escalations.
• Supervise third-party vendors and contractors on site, enforcing site rules, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Serve as Project Engineer for Addition & A works and system upgrade projects.
• Monitor key facility metrics (PUE, capacity utilization, system health) and recommend energy efficiency and resilience improvements.
• Support capacity planning (power, cooling, space tracking) and assist with ISO certifications, site audits, and EHS compliance.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Building Services, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in the operation and maintenance of 24/7 mission-critical facilities; prior experience in data centers or telecommunications environments is preferred.
• Solid troubleshooting capabilities for system failures, root cause analysis, and emergency recovery.
• Strong knowledge of EHS standards, ISO audit processes, and vendor management.
• Registered Electrical Worker (REW) certification is an advantage.
• Exposure to BMS, DCIM, or Remedy software, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office, is preferred.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Willingness to support 24/7 shift operations and out-of-office response when required.

experience

3 years

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Associate Degree/Diploma