Data Center Lead Engineer (Mechanical)- Johor

CBRE; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in Malaysia is seeking a Data Center Senior Engineer to perform advanced preventive maintenance and complex repairs within a data center, while providing leadership to junior team members and ensuring top-quality service delivery.

You will manage daily site inspections of mechanical and electrical systems, respond to BMS alarms, document activities, and drive safety and regulatory compliance while mentoring staff and improving maintenance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or 4-5 years relevant work experience.
• Preference for shift manager or supervisory experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrates organizational skills and inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily site inspections of all Mechanical & Electrical systems and equipment.
• Respond to BMS alarms and perform emergency repairs.
• Document findings and report to management.
• Review UPS, PDU, and utility meter readings for accuracy.
• Lead and coach junior team members; drive safety and quality.
• Develop and implement SOPs and risk assessments for critical work.
• Ensure compliance with CBRE RISE values and safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

MS Office

Organizational skills

Data Center operations

Analytical mindset

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

About The Role
As a CBRE Data Center Sr Engineer, you will perform advanced preventative maintenance and complex corrective repairs within a Data Center operation. You will also provide leadership and guidance to junior team members, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery.

About The Role
As a CBRE Data Center Sr Engineer, you will perform advanced preventative maintenance and complex corrective repairs within a Data Center operation. You will also provide leadership and guidance to junior team members, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery.
What You’ll Do

• Manage daily site inspections of all Mechanical & Engineering systems and technical equipment, including servicing and maintenance.
• Ensure the site's environmental conditions provide a safe work environment.
• React to Building Management System alarms, and complete emergency repairs as needed.
• Document and report to management.
• Assist staff with difficult planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on all equipment.
• Check BMS for running and alarm conditions and respond to high-priority HVAC-related client problems.
• Review and approve meter readings from UPS, PDU, and utilities to ensure accurate information is being documented.
• Subject mater expert on Mechanical and Electrical troubleshooting.
• Complete assigned work according to established processes and procedures.
• Follow all safety processes and requirements and confirm all regulatory requirements and quality standards are met.
• Ensure that ACOP’s applicable to the maintenance industry procedures.
• Conduct complex quality checks for comprehensive maintenance records.
• Develop and implement work processes, Job Hazard Analysis reports, and SOPs for critical work with risk assessment.
• Complete all required training to ensure successful completion of all job-related responsibilities.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions. Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies. Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor Degree Preferred, or 4-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.