Data Center Operations Engineer

BYD; Subang; On-site; IDR 100,440,000 - 156,240,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD invites applications for a Data Center Technician role to monitor and maintain critical infrastructure within the facility. You will oversee server hardware, network devices, power systems, cooling, and cabling across shifts while ensuring accurate documentation and handovers.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in a computer- or electrical-related field with 2+ years in a similar role, strong communication, and the ability to work in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above in computer/electrical fields with 2+ years in the same industry.
• Familiar with basic X86 server architecture; experience in hardware testing & maintenance.
• Familiar with network devices and common protocols.
• Knowledge of data center power, UPS, grounding, cooling, cabling and safety systems.
• Experience in data center construction or operation of large IDC data centers preferred.
• Proficient in CAD; able to use Word, Excel, PPT for documentation.
• Strong communication, responsibility, ability to handle pressure and work in 24/7 shifts.
• Willingness to adapt to fast-paced data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor data center facilities, systems, and equipment during assigned shifts.
• Perform routine inspections of data center areas, racks, cabling, power, cooling, and infrastructure.
• Monitor alarms and respond to abnormalities or incidents.
• Do first-level troubleshooting and coordinate with teams/vendors.
• Support installation, relocation, and decommissioning of IT equipment and cable management.
• Perform cable installation, routing, labeling, and management between racks.
• Maintain records of equipment status, incidents, and handovers.
• Conduct regular shift handovers and communicate outstanding issues.
• Support emergency response and escalation procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement for operational efficiency.

Skills

X86 server familiarity

Hardware testing & maintenance

Network protocols

Power & UPS knowledge

Data center operations

Documentation & reporting

Communication skills

Troubleshooting (1st level)

24/7 shift adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical field

2+ years data center/IT experience

Tools

CAD drawing software

MS Office (Word/Excel/PPT)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• 1. Monitor data center facilities, systems, and equipment during assigned shifts.
• 2.Perform routine inspections of data center areas, racks, cabling, power systems, cooling systems, and other critical infrastructure.
• 3.Monitor alarms, alerts, and system conditions and respond promptly to any abnormalities or incidents.
• 4.Perform first-level troubleshooting and coordinate with relevant teams or vendors for issue resolution.
• 5.Support installation, relocation, and decommissioning of IT equipment, including rack installation and cable management.
• 6.Perform cable installation, cable routing, labeling, and cable management between racks as required.
• 7.Maintain accurate records of equipment status, incidents, maintenance activities, and shift handovers.
• 8.Perform regular shift handovers and ensure all outstanding issues are properly communicated to the next shift.
• 9.Support emergency response and escalation procedures for critical incidents.
• 10.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve data center operational efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications:

• 1. Bachelor degree or above, major in computer related or electrical related fields, with at least 2 years of work experience in the same industry;
• 2. Familiar with the basic architecture of X86 servers, with experience in hardware testing and maintenance in the fields of servers and storage;
• 3. Familiar with network devices such as switches and familiar with commonly used network protocols;
• 4. Familiar with computer room power supply and distribution management system, computer room UPS uninterruptible power supply system, computer room independent grounding system, computer room dedicated precision air conditioning system, computer room structured comprehensive cabling system, computer room dedicated gas fire protection system, computer room security monitoring system, computer room electronic access control system, computer room power equipment environment centralized monitoring system, etc;
• 5. Experience in data center construction, power, fire protection, air conditioning, civil engineering and other engineering construction is preferred;
• 6. Experience in data center construction, and relevant work experience in planning and operating large IDC data centers are preferred;
• 7. Proficient in using CAD drawing software, familiar with commonly used office software such as Word, Excel, PPT, etc;
• 8. Strong communication skills, sense of responsibility, able to handle work pressure, team spirit, able to adapt to a 24/7 shift for the position.