APAC Regional Data Center Operations Leader

EdgeConneX; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

EdgeConneX seeks a Regional Manager, Data Center Operations - APAC to oversee data centers across the APAC region. You will lead preventive maintenance, meet SLA requirements, and coordinate a team of engineers across Cyberjaya/Johor with up to 50% travel.

The role emphasizes leadership in MEP and data center environments, CMMS proficiency, and collaboration with regional directors and vendors to deliver reliable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in facility operations or engineering functions.
• 5+ years of experience in management function.
• Familiarity with power- and mechanical equipment, HV and LV switchgear and different brands of generators.
• Significant data center operations experience including UPS/PDU/CRAC/Generator and security/fire/life safety systems.
• Experience with multiple PM cycles for Data Center equipment.
• Experience with CMMS and Change Management processes.
• Ability to read AutoCAD, Visio and PDF documents and develop installation standards and project tracking documents.
• Experience in Construction or Real Estate environments is a plus.
• Education: bachelor’s degree in engineering; OSHA 30.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Preventive Maintenance program at each site and act as on-site lead for emergency maintenance.
• Ensure all customer SLA requirements are met and maintained.
• Manage a team of engineers; support hiring for new developments.
• Work with CMMS and other systems to keep information up to date.
• Supervise and evaluate contract technical labor.
• Identify areas to improve facilities, focusing on efficiency and PUE.
• Evaluate and improve physical security of data center facilities.
• Conduct routine assessment of building systems operations.
• Ensure safety procedures and protective equipment usage.
• Maintain communication with tenants, owners, property management and vendors.
• Travel up to 50% of the time.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance PM

CMMS

Vendor management

MEP systems

AutoCAD

Visio

Data center ops

Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

PDF documents

Job description

EdgeConneX seeks a Regional Manager, Data Center Operations - APAC to oversee data centers across the APAC region. You will lead preventive maintenance, meet SLA requirements, and coordinate a team of engineers across Cyberjaya/Johor with up to 50% travel.

The role emphasizes leadership in MEP and data center environments, CMMS proficiency, and collaboration with regional directors and vendors to deliver reliable infrastructure.