Data Center Operations Lead - Critical Facilities Expert

Xircle Talent; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xircle Talent is assisting a global professional services firm to appoint a Critical Facilities Manager for a data centre. The role oversees on-site operational, team, and vendor management with responsibility for site facility management, finance, HSE, and procurement, ensuring preventive/reactive maintenance, compliance, and effective management of plant, mechanical, and electrical systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Operational Engineering, 6–8 years

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Operational Engineering.
• 6–8 years of relevant engineering or critical environment space experience.
• 2–3 years' experience operating electrical and mechanical services in a Tier III or equivalent data center/critical facility.
• Hands-on experience with M&E and building-related systems (e.g., CRAU, chillers, PDU, UPS, Switch Gears Ops, DX cooling, network cabling).
• Experience in data center/critical facility operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct multi-skilled Engineering Operations teams, including staff and vendors.
• Ensure adherence to client and company policies by staff and vendors within facilities.
• Serve as escalation point for critical failures and assist with safety, analysis, rectification, and reporting.
• Implement maintenance programs, procedures, and helpdesk management.
• Oversee hard and soft services operations and ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
• Monitor subcontractor maintenance, quality, and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate meetings with contractors and suppliers to address underperformance and corrective actions.
• Ensure maintenance documentation meets asset management standards.
• Assist with statutory compliance requirements and certifications for the site.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Data center

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

HSE compliance

Job Hazards Analysis

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Operational Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Xircle Talent is assisting a global professional services firm to appoint a Critical Facilities Manager for a data centre. The role oversees on-site operational, team, and vendor management with responsibility for site facility management, finance, HSE, and procurement, ensuring preventive/reactive maintenance, compliance, and effective management of plant, mechanical, and electrical systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Operational Engineering, 6–8 years