Data Center Commissioning & Strategy Leader

DayOne; Johor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne invites experienced leaders to join our expansion across international markets, focusing on testing and commissioning of high‑performance data centre infrastructure. You will guide a team of engineers, develop robust testing strategies, and ensure projects meet timelines, budgets, and safety standards.

You will collaborate with regional leadership and clients to deliver excellence across HVAC, power, and network systems, while traveling within Southeast Asia as required.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in data centre testing, commissioning, and operations.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating across regional teams in Southeast Asia.
• Relevant certifications in procurement, supply chain, or contract management (e.g., CPM, CSCP).
• Familiarity with data centre infrastructure (HVAC, power systems, network operations).
• Willingness to travel within the region as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of testing and commissioning engineers and technicians.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team to ensure successful project completion.
• Develop and implement testing and commissioning strategies tailored to projects.
• Coordinate with the SE Asia Testing & Commissioning Director to align regional strategies with local execution.
• Oversee the testing and commissioning process for all data centre projects in country.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and clients to ensure timelines and budgets are met.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Develop and enforce rigorous testing and commissioning protocols for operations.
• Review and approve test plans, reports, and commissioning documentation.
• Serve as primary client contact during testing and commissioning and resolve complex technical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Client liaison

Team management

Infrastructure knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Job description

DayOne invites experienced leaders to join our expansion across international markets, focusing on testing and commissioning of high‑performance data centre infrastructure. You will guide a team of engineers, develop robust testing strategies, and ensure projects meet timelines, budgets, and safety standards.

You will collaborate with regional leadership and clients to deliver excellence across HVAC, power, and network systems, while traveling within Southeast Asia as required.