Data Center Mechanical Engineer – Critical Cooling

NES Fircroft; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a leading facilities management provider supporting a hyperscale data center in Sedenak, Johor. You will ensure the reliability of cooling and HVAC systems and support operations in a mission-critical environment.

The role includes maintenance, troubleshooting, incident response, and collaboration with vendors, with emphasis on safety, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to site procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-7 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Minimum 1 year in data center or mission-critical facility environment.
• Experience with HVAC, chilled water, cooling towers, pumps, or critical facilities operations.
• Familiarity with CRAH/CRAC units and Building Management Systems (BMS) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain critical mechanical systems including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, HVAC equipment, and CRAH/CRAC units
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting activities to ensure equipment reliability and uptime
• Support the operation of mission-critical cooling infrastructure and assist in responding to system alarms, failures, and operational incidents
• Monitor equipment performance through Building Management Systems (BMS) and other monitoring platforms
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors during maintenance, testing, servicing, and repair activities
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment logs, inspection reports, and operational documentation
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with site safety procedures, operational standards, and company requirements

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BMS (Building Management Systems)

CRAH/CRAC experience

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a leading facilities management provider supporting a hyperscale data center in Sedenak, Johor. You will ensure the reliability of cooling and HVAC systems and support operations in a mission-critical environment.

The role includes maintenance, troubleshooting, incident response, and collaboration with vendors, with emphasis on safety, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to site procedures.