Grid Connection Lead, Malaysia

Clutter; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Health, wellness & retirement plans

Learning & growth opportunities

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a vision-driven Grid Connection Lead (Malaysia) to join our Data Center Operations team in Kuala Lumpur/Johor. You will drive high-voltage power delivery and navigate regulatory frameworks to secure grid capacity for our expanding data center footprint.

As the local on-the-ground interface, you will coordinate with utility authorities, lead ESA negotiations (275kV/132kV), and align Global Energy with site teams.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in high-voltage assets or energy infrastructure development.
• Experience with high-voltage grid interconnections and substations.
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English for local and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholder relationships with Malaysian utility authorities.
• Lead high-voltage power delivery and ESA execution (275kV/132kV).
• Coordinate with Global Energy, Sustainability, D&C and site teams.
• Travel between Kuala Lumpur and Johor to monitor milestones.
• Identify grid, site, and easement risks to prevent delays.

Skills

High-voltage assets

Energy infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Grid interconnections

Bilingual BM/English

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Iron Mountain is seeking a vision-driven Grid Connection Lead (Malaysia) to join our Data Center Operations team.

As our primary on-the-ground interface in Kuala Lumpur and Johor, you will drive high-voltage power delivery and navigate complex energy regulatory frameworks to secure crucial grid infrastructure for our expanding data center footprint. In this role, your technical leadership and local market insight will directly power our sustainable digital transformation and secure the foundational energy capacity our regional operations rely on.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

In this role, you will:

• Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Build high-trust, face-to-face relationships with Malaysian utility authorities and task forces, including Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and the Data Center Task Force (DCTF), to gain early visibility into regulatory and grid developments.
• Grid Connection & Power Delivery: Lead the operational lifecycle of high-voltage power delivery (including 275kV/132kV connections) and execute Electricity Supply Agreements (ESA) to meet target energization schedules.
• Cross-Functional & Regional Coordination: Serve as the local generalist bridging Global Energy and Sustainability teams with local Design & Construction (D&C), project management, and site delivery teams.
• Site Management & Mobility: Travel frequently between headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and the project site in Johor to monitor milestone readiness, align local dependencies, and coordinate with site leadership.
• Risk & Lifecycle Management: Proactively identify potential grid, site, and easement delays while navigating local approval frameworks to prevent project slippage and commercial exposure.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

The ideal candidate will have:

• 8 to 10+ years of hands-on experience in high-voltage electrical assets or energy infrastructure development.
• Deep background handling high-voltage electricity infrastructure within utility networks, renewable energy developers, rail/transit infrastructure, or data center developments.
• Solid baseline understanding of high-voltage grid interconnections, substation requirements, and data center or industrial power architecture.
• Proven relationship-first operational mindset in the Malaysian business environment, prioritizing consistent personal contact and local presence.
• Bilingual fluency in both Bahasa Malaysia and English for seamless communication with local utility teams and global executive leadership.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (with frequent travel to Johor)
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience.
• Number of days - paid time off/ holidays
• Flexible work options/alternative work options to support work–life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

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