Data Centre Operations Manager / Engineer

Agensi Pekerjaan Genie Hunt Talent; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Malaysia is looking for a Data Centre Operations Manager / Engineer to manage operations of a state-of-the-art facility. The role requires overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring system reliability, and implementing sustainability initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-8 years of experience in data centre operations. Strong problem-solving and coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of experience in Data Centre Operations or Facilities Management.
• Strong understanding of UPS, CRAC/CRAH, chillers, and electrical distribution systems.
• Experience managing PUE efficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the data centre for uptime and reliability.
• Coordinate planned maintenance and incident response to minimize downtime.
• Drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency and support sustainability goals.

Skills

Operational management

Technical oversight

Vendor management

Sustainability initiatives

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, IT or related fields

Job description

Were looking for a hands‑on and detail‑oriented Data Centre Operations Manager / Engineer to be the operational backbone of our state‑of‑the‑art facility. This role combines technical depth in IT infrastructure with strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and building systems ensuring uptime, efficiency and sustainability targets are always met.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the data centre to ensure optimal uptime and system reliability
• Perform regular inspections of facility infrastructure including power, cooling and environmental systems
• Coordinate planned maintenance, incident response and emergency procedures to minimise downtime
• Monitor and report on PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) and implement energy‑saving initiatives

Technical Oversight

• Manage and monitor IT systems, servers and network infrastructure in coordination with IT teams
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, safety regulations and data centre best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical issues related to facility, hardware or environment performance

Coordination & Vendor Management

• Work closely with M&E, building management and service vendors for preventive and corrective maintenance
• Review vendor performance and ensure all third‑party services meet SLAs and safety requirements

Sustainability & Efficiency

• Drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency and support the organisations green and energy goals
• Track facility energy performance, implement cooling optimisation and manage load balancing strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, IT or related fields
• 2-8 years of experience in Data Centre Operations, Facilities Management or Critical Infrastructure
• Strong understanding of UPS, CRAC/CRAH, chillers, BMS, fire suppression and electrical distribution systems
• Familiar with IT network, server room operations and environmental monitoring systems
• Experience managing PUE efficiency and sustainability targets is an advantage
• Strong problem‑solving, communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Willing to be on standby / support 24x7 operations rotation if required