Campus Manager, Maintenance and Critical Response

DayOne Data Centers Malaysia I Sdn. Bhd.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers Malaysia I Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Campus MCR Manager to lead day-to-day MCR operations at a data centre.

You will oversee maintenance scheduling, on-site troubleshooting, and coordinate with the site DCO team to ensure safe, reliable recovery during faults. The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in mission-critical facilities with 2+ years in a supervisory capacity, and strong leadership to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years in mission-critical facilities; 2+ years in supervisory capacity.
• Strong troubleshooting across UPS, chillers, Generators/ FWU/CRAC, switchgear, CDU.
• Proven leadership and ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Understanding of data centre infrastructure and operational workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site MCR engineers and technicians, providing guidance on repair work and maintenance execution.
• Plan and coordinate daily work schedules, PM activities, and urgent corrective tasks.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point for site-level electrical and mechanical issues.
• Ensure all MCR tasks follow approved MOPs/SOPs/EOPs and safety practices (LOTO, PTW,RA etc.).
• Track all breakdowns, corrective actions, and site asset performance trends.
• Liaise with site DCO operations team to support operational readiness and infrastructure reliability.
• Conduct on-site training, toolbox sessions, and competency checks for technicians.
• Support spare parts checks, inventory consumption reporting, and warehouse coordination.
• Provide incident reports, RCA inputs, and operational improvement recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Pressure handling

On-call availability

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

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.

The MCR Team is a specialised, in-house engineering organisation designed to provide rapid response, advanced troubleshooting, and self-perform maintenance for mission-critical systems across the data centre portfolio.

The Campus MCR Manager is accountable for leading day-to-day MCR operations at a specific data centre country/campus. This role oversees maintenance scheduling, on-site troubleshooting, team performance, EOP execution, and coordination with the site DCO team. They ensure the MCR team delivers safe, reliable, and timely recovery during faults.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on-site MCR engineers and technicians, providing guidance on repair work and maintenance execution.
• Plan and coordinate daily work schedules, PM activities, and urgent corrective tasks.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point for site-level electrical and mechanical issues.
• Ensure all MCR tasks follow approved MOPs/SOPs/EOPs and safety practices (LOTO, PTW,RA etc.).
• Track all breakdowns, corrective actions, and site asset performance trends.
• Liaise with site DCO operations team to support operational readiness and infrastructure reliability.
• Conduct on-site training, toolbox sessions, and competency checks for technicians.
• Support spare parts checks, inventory consumption reporting, and warehouse coordination.
• Provide incident reports, RCA inputs, and operational improvement recommendations.

Candidate Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in mission-critical facilities; 2+ years in supervisory capacity.
• Strong troubleshooting capability across UPS, chillers, Generators/ FWU/CRAC, switchgear, CDU etc.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Understanding of data centre infrastructure and operational workflows.
• Ability to work under pressure during critical incidents.
• Willing to be on call 24 X 7

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, HongKongSAR, 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.