L2 DC HVAC Engineer (Data Center Cooling & Environmental Control) | AMK Groups | Indonesia

AMK Groups; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 167,400,000 - 234,360,000; Full time

Job summary

AMK Groups is seeking a skilled L2 DC HVAC Engineer on a contract basis in Indonesia to own data center cooling infrastructure, including CRAH/CRAC units, chillers, pumps, and ventilation systems. You will ensure thermal reliability and energy efficiency while adhering to ASHRAE guidelines.

This on-site role offers international exposure and a path for professional growth within a leading global data center and AI infrastructure enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, HVAC Technology or related discipline.
• 4–6 years of hands-on HVAC engineering and critical facility cooling experience.
• Operational expertise in data center thermal management and chiller plant operations.
• Knowledge of BMS and automated environmental controls.
• Experience with HVAC diagnostic tools and refrigerant handling certifications.
• Strong preventive maintenance scheduling and safety practices.
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder communication skills.
• Legal work authorization and availability for Indonesia contracts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize data center HVAC systems, precision cooling units, chillers, and air handling equipment.
• Ensure strict adherence to ASHRAE thermal guidelines and temperature/humidity parameters across all data center spaces.
• Execute routine preventive maintenance, filter replacements, belt adjustments, and refrigerant checks.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical failures, pump malfunctions, and airflow restrictions swiftly.
• Collaborate with facility managers, MEP contractors, and external mechanical vendors during equipment overhauls.
• Configure and monitor building management systems and environmental alarm thresholds.
• Conduct thermal imaging audits and airflow containment assessments to maximize cooling energy efficiency.
• Maintain meticulous technical maintenance logs and service records.

Skills

HVAC engineering

Data center thermal management

BMS monitoring

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance planning

Analytical problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Mechanical safety protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, HVAC Technology

Tools

BMS software

HVAC diagnostic tools

Refrigerant handling certifications

Job description

Position Summary:

Driving advanced data center thermal management, HVAC engineering, and precision cooling optimization across Indonesia, AMK Groups is actively seeking a skilled L2 DC HVAC Engineer for a premier contract professional engagement. In this vital technical role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of computer room air handlers (CRAH), chillers, cooling towers, and environmental control systems ensuring optimal thermal performance. Bringing direct data center experience and extensive mechanical engineering expertise, you will empower an elite technology enterprise to achieve uncompromised thermal reliability, strict temperature compliance, and superior energy efficiency. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, international project exposure, and professional growth within a leading global data center and AI infrastructure enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As an L2 DC HVAC Engineer supporting AMK Groups on a contract basis in Indonesia, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of data center cooling infrastructure maintenance, preventive servicing, and thermal troubleshooting. Your day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining precision air conditioning units, CRAH/CRAC units, chillers, pumps, and ventilation systems, executing scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration routines, diagnosing thermal anomalies and airflow bottlenecks across data center white spaces, collaborating closely with facility operations teams and mechanical contractors, and communicating directly with technical recruitment leads like Santhosh.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize data center HVAC systems, precision cooling units, chillers, and air handling equipment.
• Ensure strict adherence to ASHRAE thermal guidelines and temperature/humidity parameters across all data center white spaces.
• Execute routine preventive maintenance (PM), filter replacements, belt adjustments, and refrigerant checks on cooling machinery.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical failures, pump malfunctions, and airflow restrictions swiftly to prevent thermal excursions.
• Collaborate proactively with facility managers, MEP contractors, and external mechanical vendors during equipment overhauls.
• Configure and monitor building management systems (BMS) and automated environmental alarm thresholds.
• Conduct thermal imaging audits and airflow containment assessments to maximize cooling energy efficiency.
• Maintain meticulous technical maintenance logs, equipment repair histories, and service compliance records.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, HVAC Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4 to 6 years of progressive professional hands‑on experience in HVAC engineering and critical facility cooling.
• Direct, demonstrable operational expertise in data center thermal management, precision air conditioning, and chiller plant operations.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in building management systems (BMS) and automated environmental controls.
• Deep practical experience with HVAC diagnostic tools, refrigerant handling certifications, and airflow optimization.
• Solid practical grasp of preventive maintenance scheduling, mechanical safety protocols, and hazard mitigation.
• Exceptional analytical problem‑solving aptitude, mechanical troubleshooting capabilities, and professional stakeholder communication skills.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for professional contract operations in Indonesia.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional mechanical engineering certifications or EPA Universal Refrigerant Recovery certification.
• Prior professional working experience supporting hyperscale data centers, colocation facilities, or high-density AI GPU cooling labs.
• Hands‑on familiarity with liquid cooling loops, rear‑door heat exchangers, and direct-to-chip cooling systems.
• Experience utilizing enterprise computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and facility ticketing platforms.
• Active participation in ASHRAE working groups or mechanical engineering professional associations.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: AMK Groups Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Santhosh (Technical Recruitment Lead)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]
• Company Website: https://www.amktechnology.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise HVAC Engineering Contract Package
• Work Schedule: Contract Engagement (Indonesia On-Site)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Indonesia L2 DC HVAC Engineer Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Contract Role (Indonesia)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

• When applying for this L2 DC HVAC Engineer position through AMK Groups, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your direct data center cooling tenure, BMS monitoring expertise, and ASHRAE compliance background.