Facility Engineer

ASK Headhunter; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in Malaysia is looking for a candidate to maintain critical infrastructure systems, including HVAC and electrical systems. The role requires at least a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 years' experience in the Data Centre industry. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This position focuses on compliance, safety, energy efficiency, and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of working experience in Data Centre industry or related field.
• Ability to contribute effective solutions to solve issues.
• Positive and aggressive working attitude.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain critical infrastructure systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Serve as primary point of contact for facility-related emergencies.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and tools.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor energy usage and enhance energy efficiency.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Proficient in MS Office

Proficient in English

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Engineering-related software

Job description

1. Monitor and maintain critical infrastructure systems

Monitor and maintain critical infrastructure systems, including HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), UPS (uninterruptible power supply), backup generators, fire suppression systems, security systems, and electrical systems.

2. System Performance Monitoring

• Continuously monitor performance data for electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems to ensure they are operating efficiently and within safe parameters.
• Provide real‑time alerts and notifications for any critical failures, anomalies, or deviations from acceptable operating conditions.

3. Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

• Perform corrective maintenance on equipment failures, including troubleshooting, diagnostics of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and local regulations for safety, efficiency, and reliability.

4. Emergency Response and Incident Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for facility‑related emergencies, including power outages, HVAC failures, and fire alarms.
• Follow emergency response protocols, including coordination with external vendors, emergency services, and internal teams to resolve critical issues and restore service as quickly as possible.

5. Asset Management and Tracking

• Manage inventory of spare parts, tools, and materials required for the maintenance and repair of facility systems.
• Track the lifecycle of critical assets, including purchase, installation, maintenance, and decommissioning of equipment.

6. Compliance and Safety

• Ensure all systems comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA) and maintain certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, or other industry standards.
• Maintain the data center facility in a safe condition, implementing safety protocols and procedures for staff and visitors.
• Conduct safety drills, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance with internal safety policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that all emergency systems (e.g., fire suppression, emergency lighting, exit routes) are fully operational.

7. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

• Monitor energy usage and explore opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs while maintaining reliability.
• Recommend and implement upgrades or improvements to systems that enhance energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint (e.g., optimizing HVAC operations, improving lighting efficiency).

8. Vendor Management and Coordination

• Work closely with third‑party vendors and contractors to schedule maintenance, obtain quotes, and oversee service delivery for various facility services.
• Ensure vendors meet service level agreements (SLAs) and adhere to safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Coordinate with external parties for major repairs or upgrades to building systems (e.g., electrical, HVAC, fire suppression).

9. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of all maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and incidents.
• Generate and analyze reports on system performance, energy usage, maintenance activities, and operational metrics for management review.
• Prepare and submit reports on the status of the facility, including energy efficiency, uptime, and planned maintenance activities.

WE WANT SOMEONE WHO:

• Minimum at least possess a Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 2 years of working experience in Data Centre industry or related field.
• Possess good soft skills in communication and documentation.
• Able to contribute effective solutions to solve issues.
• Positive and aggressive working attitude, able to think critically, a good team player and able to work independently.
• Proficiency in English language is a must - spoken, written, and reading.
• Proficiency in MS Office is a must. Any other engineering‑related software proficiency will be an added advantage.