Data Center Facilities Lead - Mechanical & Electrical

Keppel Data Centres; Johor; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Keppel Data Centres is seeking a qualified Facilities Technician to monitor and operate critical electrical and mechanical systems within our data centers. Responsibilities include supervising corrective actions, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring safety compliance across all tasks.

The role requires experience with HVAC and power infrastructure, strong English communication, and flexibility for rotating shifts and travel as needed. This position is based on-site in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems used in data centers.
• Experience with PLCs and building management systems.
• Advanced MS Office skills; SharePoint preferred.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• 3–5+ years in a data center or critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of mechanical systems including chillers, pumps, AHU/CRAH units, VESDA, and fire safety.
• Daily monitoring of electrical systems including transformers, UPS, generators and PDUs.
• Maintain environmental conditions (temp and humidity) in data halls.
• Respond to equipment alarms and resolve faults promptly.
• Escalate critical events per procedures and document actions.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

MS Office proficiency

English communication

Education

Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SharePoint

MS Visio

Job description

Keppel Data Centres is seeking a qualified Facilities Technician to monitor and operate critical electrical and mechanical systems within our data centers. Responsibilities include supervising corrective actions, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring safety compliance across all tasks.

The role requires experience with HVAC and power infrastructure, strong English communication, and flexibility for rotating shifts and travel as needed. This position is based on-site in Malaysia.