Chief Engineering (Data Center)

Engio Recruitment; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 1,000,000,000 - 2,000,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global brand

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Engio Recruitment is seeking a Chief Engineering, Data Center to lead the technical and engineering operations for a critical data center facility in Jakarta. You will act as the single point of contact for the client, ensuring maximum uptime, system reliability, and strict compliance with operational standards.

The role demands extensive experience in data center infrastructure, budget planning, contractor management, and strong leadership under pressure.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Teknik Mesin/Elektro).
• Mandatory Certification: CDCP (Certified Data Center Professional) or CDFOM (Certified Data Center Facilities Operations Manager).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in commercial real estate/buildings with data center infrastructure experience.
• Skills: EHS regulations, budget planning, contractor management, leadership and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24/7 operation of critical MEP systems including power, cooling, UPS, generators and fire suppression.
• Lead incident response and risk mitigation to protect data integrity and minimize downtime.
• Supervise MEP contractors, conduct monthly evaluations, ensure maintenance meets SLAs.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, safety, energy efficiency and security compliance.
• Produce technical reports on energy use, downtime and capacity planning for optimization.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the job Chief Engineering (Data Center)

Job Vacancy: Chief Engineering, Data Center

Position Type: Full-Time (FTE)

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Chief Engineering, Data Center to manage the technical and engineering operations for a critical data center facility. You will act as the single point of contact for the client, ensuring maximum uptime, system reliability, and strict compliance with operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Critical Infrastructure Management: Oversee and manage the 24/7 operation of critical MEP systems, including power distribution, high-capacity cooling systems, UPS, backup generators, and fire suppression.
• Incident Response & Risk Mitigation: Lead immediate troubleshooting and emergency response for any infrastructure failures to protect data integrity and avoid operational downtime.
• Vendor & SLA Management: Supervise MEP contractors, conduct monthly performance evaluations, and ensure preventive and reactive maintenance tasks meet strict data center SLAs.
• Compliance & Testing: Oversee system testing, commissioning, and regular statutory compliance inspections while ensuring safety, energy efficiency, and security protocols are maintained.
• Reporting & Planning: Produce comprehensive technical reports on energy consumption, downtime, and infrastructure capacity planning for ongoing system optimization.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Teknik Mesin/Elektro).
• Mandatory Certification: Must hold a valid CDCP (Certified Data Center Professional) or CDFOM (Certified Data Center Facilities Operations Manager) certification.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in commercial real estate/buildings, with specific expertise managing critical infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, building statutory requirements, and data center operational standards.
  • Acumen in budget planning, contractor management, and technical documentation.
  • Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal communication skills under high-pressure scenarios.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead critical infrastructure operations with a premier global brand.
• A fast-paced, highly professional, and rewarding workplace culture.
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for our team.

ENGIO is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We look forward to reviewing your applications!

Note: Our team will only reach out to you if your application is selected for further consideration.