132kV Competent Resident Engineer

AIMS Data Centre Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 216,000 - 324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Higher statutory contributions

On-call support

Job summary

AIMS Data Centre is seeking an experienced 132kV Resident Competent Engineer, Data Centre (Facilities Manager) to lead critical facilities operations and maintenance.

This senior, hands-on role ensures the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of electrical infrastructure, with focus on 132kV, 33kV, 11kV and LV systems.

You will oversee operations, maintenance planning, regulatory licensing, reporting, vendor performance and emergency readiness, supporting 24/7 uptime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia.
• Registered Professional Electrical Engineer with BEM, including signing authority.
• Energy Commission of Malaysia registration as a 132kV Competent Engineer / JEK.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in 132kV operations within data centres or critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, operation, inspection and maintenance of 132kV, 33kV, 11kV and LV electrical systems.
• Act as the registered competent person under the Electricity Supply Act 447 and Electricity Regulations 1994.
• Ensure compliance with electrical laws and Suruhanjaya Tenaga requirements.
• Lead weekly reports, inspections and liaison with authorities on outages and regulatory matters.
• Supervise engineers, vendors and contractors to ensure safe, timely delivery of work.
• Respond to power interruptions with root-cause analysis and recovery planning.
• Support design reviews, commissioning and energy efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered Professional Electrical Engineer with BEM

Energy Commission Malaysia - 132kV Competent Engineer/JEK

Job description

Take on senior technical role and be recognised as the key competent person for high-voltage operations, compliance & reliability.

Gain broad exposure across mission-critical systems.

Receive support for professional development, technical certification or competency renewal, where applicable.

• Competitive benefits package, including medical benefits, higher statutory contributions and on‑call support benefits.

About This Opportunity

AIMS Data Centre is looking for an experienced 132kV Resident Competent Engineer, Data Centre (Facilities Manager) to lead critical facilities operations and maintenance.

This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and cost‑effective operation of critical engineering infrastructure, with primary focus on 132kV, 33kV, 11kV and low voltage installations. The successful candidate will oversee day‑to‑day facilities operations, maintenance planning, regulatory licensing, customer reporting, vendor performance and emergency response readiness.

This is a senior, hands‑on role suited for an experienced electrical professional who can provide strong technical leadership, make sound decisions under pressure and support 24/7 data centre uptime.

What You’ll Do

Oversee the installation, operation, inspection and maintenance of 132kV, 33kV, 11kV and LV electrical systems.

Act as the registered competent person under the Electricity Supply Act 447 and Electricity Regulations 1994 including carry out the responsibilities of competent person under the Act.

Ensure full compliance with electrical laws, safety regulations, industry standards and Suruhanjaya Tenaga requirements.

Submit weekly Borang I reports and conduct weekly inspections of 132kV, 33kV and 11kV installations.

Liaise with TNB, NLDC, Suruhanjaya Tenaga and local authorities on switching, outages, shutdowns and regulatory matters.

Lead daily facilities operations and ensure critical M&E systems are maintained for safe and reliable performance.

Oversee key systems including HT/LV, generators, UPS, DRUPS, PDUs, chillers, CRAC/CRAH, pumps and fire protection systems.

Develop, review and execute SOP, MOP, EOP, PPM plans, maintenance schedules and risk assessments.

Supervise chargemen, engineers, vendors and contractors to ensure safe, timely and quality work execution.

Attend to power interruptions, breakdowns and critical incidents, including root‑cause analysis and recovery planning.

Review technical documentation, maintenance reports, customer reports, proposals and regulatory records.

Support design review, commissioning, optimisation and improvement of electrical and facilities systems.

Drive energy efficiency and system optimisation initiatives to support sustainable operations.

What We’re Looking For

Degree in Electrical Engineering registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia.

Registered Professional Electrical Engineer with BEM, including signing authority.

Registered with Energy Commission of Malaysia as a 132kV Competent Engineer / JEK.

Minimum 5 years of experience in 132kV operations within a data centre or critical facilities environment.

Strong knowledge of data centre M&E systems including generators, UPS, DRUPS, CRAC/CRAH, PDUs, chillers and fire protection systems.

Experience in switching operations, regulatory compliance, maintenance planning, incident response and vendor management.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues and identify root causes.

Able to work independently, manage pressure and meet tight timelines.

High commitment to facilities reliability, safety and operational excellence.

Willing to support extended working hours and 24/7 on‑call requirements.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Resident Engineer?

AIMS is Malaysia and South East Asia’s leading operator of premium carrier neutral data centre and managed service provider. Housed in a pint‑sized 380 sq ft computer room in Kuala Lumpur back in 1996, in just short span of time, we have became Asia’s Communications Exchange- the region’s most interconnected site. Along the way, we annually doubled our floor space. Headquarted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, AIMS has the biggest and the most densely populated communications facility in the country. We are data centre experts with a reputation built on reliability, flexibility, transparency and excellence in service delivery.

AIMS is Malaysia and South East Asia’s leading operator of premium carrier neutral data centre and managed service provider. Housed in a pint‑sized 380 sq ft computer room in Kuala Lumpur back in 1996, in just short span of time, we have became Asia’s Communications Exchange- the region’s most interconnected site. Along the way, we annually doubled our floor space. Headquarted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, AIMS has the biggest and the most densely populated communications facility in the country. We are data centre experts with a reputation built on reliability, flexibility, transparency and excellence in service delivery.