Data Center Facility Engineer

FARBEN INFORMATION (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Johor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FARBEN INFORMATION (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. seeks a Data Center Operations Engineer to oversee daily operation, maintenance, and optimization of data center infrastructure including electrical, HVAC, and ELV systems.

The role emphasizes proactive monitoring, incident response per EOP, and continuous improvement through root‑cause analysis. Requires a diploma or higher in Electrical Engineering or HVAC and 3+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of data center facility operation & maintenance experience.
• Bachelor/Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, HVAC, or related field.
• Strong analytical ability and hands-on technical skills required.
• Familiar with data center infrastructure systems, electrical distribution, cooling, ELV, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operation, maintenance, and inspections of data center electrical, HVAC, and ELV systems.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) plans and address faults promptly and accurately.
• Manage safety, risk, capacity, and availability; optimize systems for efficiency and cost savings.
• Maintain infrastructure data accuracy and monitor alarm configurations for reliability.
• Respond to incidents per EOP and provide on-site support and reporting.
• Analyze root causes and summarize lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Familiarize with power distribution, cooling, and ELV architecture; locate faults quickly.

Skills

Hands-on technical ability

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Operational discipline

Education

Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering / HVAC

Tools

Monitoring platform

Job description

The Data Center Operations Engineer is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and optimization of data center infrastructure, including electrical, HVAC, and ELV systems. This role ensures facility reliability, safety, and efficiency through proactive monitoring, risk management, and continuous improvement. The position requires hands‑on technical ability, strong analytical skills, and strict adherence to operational and emergency procedures.

Key responsibilities

Perform daily operation, maintenance, and routine inspections of data center electrical, HVAC, and ELV systems, ensuring stable and continuous operation.

Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) plans and handle system faults promptly and accurately.

Conduct facility safety, risk, capacity, and availability management, continuously optimizing systems to improve operational efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.

Maintain infrastructure data accuracy (100%), regularly check alarm configurations, and ensure monitoring platform stability and reliability.

Conduct facility inspections per company requirements, including equipment status checks, MOP (Method of Procedure) review, and maintenance tracking.

Respond rapidly to incidents and emergencies following EOP (Emergency Operation Procedures) and incident management standards; provide on‑site support and reporting.

Analyze root causes of incidents, conduct post‑event reviews, and summarize lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Familiarize with the power distribution, cooling, and ELV architecture within assigned data centers; quickly locate and resolve faults when issues occur.

Prepare and implement change MOPs independently, ensuring no incidents result from planned changes.

Participate in optimization and upgrade projects, ensuring smooth on‑site execution and coordination.

About you

Full‑time college diploma or above (Associate Degree or higher).

Major in Electrical Engineering, HVAC, or other related disciplines.

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in data center facility operation and maintenance.

Strong understanding of data center infrastructure systems, including electrical distribution, cooling, ELV, and monitoring systems.

Familiar with mainstream facility brands and models, capable of identifying differences and proposing optimization suggestions.

Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement effective preventive actions.

Capable of independent MOP preparation and execution with zero error rate.

Excellent sense of responsibility, teamwork, and attention to operational details.

Willingness to support emergency response when required.