Data Centre Shift Engineer (Electrical)

Bridge Data Centres; Sedenak; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hyperscale data infrastructure company in Johor, Malaysia, is seeking to hire an engineer to lead shift operations in its data center. Responsibilities include ensuring 100% uptime, conducting inspections, managing emergencies, and maintaining compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates should have a Professional Engineering Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical fields, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in technical systems including HVAC and electrical systems. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage incident responses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in Data Centre environment or Hi-tech factory.
• Valid Electrical switching certificate and/or license (Chargeman) for LV/HT is preferred.
• Strong ability to write and review detailed work scripts and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations and maintenance work in the data center.
• Conduct hands-on inspections of critical facilities systems and equipment.
• Oversee Change Control Application Process for safe equipment operation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory laws and guidelines regarding infrastructure.

Skills

Proficient in English

Critical systems knowledge

Incident management skills

Technical knowledge of HVAC

Project management

Education

Professional Engineering Diploma (Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

Computerized maintenance management systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Join Bridge Data Centres (BDC) - Bridging and breaching new frontiers in data infrastructure

BDC, backed by Bain Capital, is a leading hyperscale data infrastructure company, dedicated to building a transformative and sustainable digital future. Serving the Asia‑Pacific region, BDC specializes in delivering hyperscale, build‑to‑suit, and colocation data solutions that empower clients with cloud‑first and AI‑driven strategies.

As part of a global network with sister platforms in Europe and the United States, BDC is committed to achieving 3 gigawatts of capacity by 2030, supporting innovative digital growth. Operating with a focus on speed, cost‑efficiency, security, and reliability, BDC creates essential digital infrastructure for the future.

Lets write the next chapter of the world together.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILTIES:

Responsible to lead shift operations and maintenance work in a data center facility for 100% facility uptime. This position is required to perform shift duty.

Strong critical environment technical skills and routinely conduct of hands‑on operations and inspection work on a variety of critical facility systems and equipment in an operating critical environment.

Responsible for protecting and improving the value of our assets and ensuring the critical engineering systems reliably perform their intended function. Position is required to perform hands‑on operations, conduct equipment/system functional inspection and troubleshooting prior calling vendor/equipment supplier specialist on‑site.

Responsible to inspect and examine prior sign off the maintained equipment/system done by maintenance vendor or OEM vendor witness by technician. Ensure maintenance vendor follows closely to the maintenance work method statement without deviation and sign off for each work step. Should abnormality occur, Engineer should call for work halt and elevate to monitoring centre and seek for Lead Engineer work clearance prior to proceed to perform troubleshoot and/or investigation.

Leads or directly operates and monitors critical system equipment and components. Oversees Change Control Application Process work efforts (including 3rd party contractors) for the safe and compliant operation, maintenance (corrective and preventive), and modification of critical equipment. Disables and enables fire alarm control panels and systems.

Support implementation of the preventative maintenance program for their assigned shift. Specific duties include but are not limited to: scheduling of preventative maintenance with a minimum disruption of building services, performing and/or supervise preventative maintenance tasks, orders parts and equipment required for repair, maintenance and installation of new equipment and facilities, and maintains inventory.

Responsible for the operations of monitoring center, which is the nerve centre of the Data Centre, involving rotate with other shift engineer to ensure building management system is continuously man, handling of incident management (work includes escalation, reporting, investigation, conduct root caused analysis, remediation/rectification through incident closure) and work order management. Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns.

Deliver all tasks for customer’s service level agreement and ensure 100% compliance to the SLA.

Performs all work safely in accordance with the governing Safety Program. Comply with company policy and local law for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace.

Update tools and supply inventories as appropriate. Specific duties include, but not limited to preparing and submitting purchase‑order requests, developing sources for stock materials and performing periodic checks for supplies.

Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the building’s infrastructure and including work deliveries. Responsible for alerting your reporting manager or senior management of any discrepancies.

Any other duties which may be assigned by the Company from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS

Proficient in English through all mediums of communication. Ability to write and review good quality detailed work scripts, methods of procedure, and standard operating procedures. Prepare incident report.

Good knowledge of all laws that govern building management and maintenance, including building safety, emergency evacuation and environment protection.

Professional Engineering Diploma in an Engineering field (Mechanical or Electrical) with min. 3 years of relevant work experience in Data Centre environment or Hi‑tech factory/plant (e.g. semi‑conductor).

A valid Electrical switching certificate and/or license (Chargeman) for LV/HT electrical system is preferred

Some technical knowledge with hands on knowledge/experience and understanding of critical data center systems, including HVAC, Standby emergency power, uninterruptible power supplies, and associated infrastructure.

Proficient in computer applications and software, including commercial computerized maintenance management systems, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel