Internship - Assistant Facilities Engineer (AFE)

DayOne Data Centers; Batam; On-site; IDR 44,640,000 - 66,960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers in Batam is seeking a motivated student or recent graduate to join our Critical Systems Support track. You will assist in monitoring and basic operation of MEP systems, support routine checks, and learn safety policies under supervision.

You will work with shift teams on daily operations, aid with planning and tracking of resources, and gain hands-on exposure to data center facilities management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering or related field
• Strong interest in data center operations, facilities, or critical engineering systems
• Basic understanding of engineering principles (MEP preferred)
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving mindset
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn, take instructions, and work in a team-based environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and basic operation of MEP systems within the data center
• Support routine checks of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and security systems to ensure normal operation
• Learn and follow established safety policies, procedures, and best practices under supervision
• Support shift teams with daily operational activities and handover documentation
• Observe 24/7 operations and assist with coordination tasks as assigned
• Help with simple planning and tracking activities related to resources and workflows
• Assist in preventive and corrective maintenance activities under the guidance of engineers and technicians
• Support coordination with vendors and contractors during maintenance or minor upgrade works
• Help collect maintenance data, log issues, and track work orders
• Learn basic troubleshooting techniques and assist in issue resolution under supervision
• Support compliance with building codes, environmental, health & safety requirements
• Assist in maintaining documentation, permits, and records for audits and inspections
• Participate in safety briefings, drills, and training sessions
• Assist in evaluating facility systems and operational performance
• Help gather, organize, and analyse operational data and reports
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies or improvement opportunities
• Gain hands–on exposure to data center critical infrastructure and facilities management
• Learn industry best practices, standards, and operational procedures
• Support the Mechanical Engineering Manager and Critical Services Manager on assigned projects and initiatives

Skills

Analytical mindset

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering or related field

Job description

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started. As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.

Critical Systems Support

• Assist in the monitoring and basic operation of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems within the data center
• Support routine checks of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and security systems to ensure normal operation
• Learn and follow established safety policies, procedures, and best practices under supervision

Operations & Team Support

• Support shift teams with daily operational activities and handover documentation
• Observe 24/7 operations and assist with coordination tasks as assigned
• Help with simple planning and tracking activities related to resources and workflows

Maintenance & Engineering Exposure

• Assist in preventive and corrective maintenance activities under the guidance of engineers and technicians
• Support coordination with vendors and contractors during maintenance or minor upgrade works
• Help collect maintenance data, log issues, and track work orders
• Learn basic troubleshooting techniques and assist in issue resolution under supervision

Safety & Compliance

• Support compliance with building codes, environmental, health & safety requirements
• Assist in maintaining documentation, permits, and records for audits and inspections
• Participate in safety briefings, drills, and training sessions

Technical & Analytical Support

• Assist in evaluating facility systems and operational performance
• Help gather, organize, and analyse operational data and reports
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies or improvement opportunities

Learning & Development

• Gain hands–on exposure to data center critical infrastructure and facilities management
• Learn industry best practices, standards, and operational procedures
• Support the Mechanical Engineering Manager and Critical Services Manager on assigned projects and initiatives

Candidate Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in data center operations, facilities, or critical engineering systems
• Basic understanding of engineering principles (MEP preferred)
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, and problem–solving mindset
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn, take instructions, and work in a team–based environment

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting–edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries. DayOne's data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond. Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne’s leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia's largest data center business. With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub. As demand for strategically located and customized data centers rises, DayOne's entrepreneurial spirit, customer–first strategy, deep local partnerships, and agile executional capabilities uniquely position us to power the growth ambitions of leading hyperscalers and large enterprises around the world.