Lead Electrical and Mechanical Engineer

Data-Centric Engineering Sdn Bhd (Malaysia); Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Data-Centric Engineering Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) seeks a skilled Commissioning Lead to drive electrical and mechanical commissioning across data centre projects in Johor Bahru. You will plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning activities, leading teams of engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to meet critical milestones.

You will review drawings, plans, and test procedures, develop schedules, and oversee FAT/SAT testing and handover packages. Travel to project sites is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of engineering experience with at least 5 years leading commissioning activities for mission-critical or data centre projects.
• Proven experience commissioning both electrical and mechanical systems within hyperscale or enterprise data centres.
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes from Level 1 through Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and project handover.
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical and mechanical commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage commissioning teams, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives to achieve project milestones.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, method statements, commissioning plans, and testing procedures.
• Develop and oversee commissioning schedules, test scripts, inspection checklists, and system turnover documentation.
• Lead pre-functional, functional, integrated systems testing (IST), and performance testing for mission-critical systems.
• Coordinate site readiness with construction, QA/QC, safety, and project management teams prior to commissioning.
• Monitor commissioning progress, identify project risks, resolve technical issues, and remove execution blockers.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project specifications, client requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and equipment energisation activities.
• Review and approve commissioning documentation, punch lists, test reports, and final handover packages.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to commissioning engineers and junior team members.
• Attend client meetings and provide regular commissioning progress updates.
• Support continuous improvement of commissioning processes, procedures, and best practices.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

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Data-Centric Engineering Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) - Johor Bahru, Johor

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical and mechanical commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage commissioning teams, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives to achieve project milestones.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, method statements, commissioning plans, and testing procedures.
• Develop and oversee commissioning schedules, test scripts, inspection checklists, and system turnover documentation.
• Lead pre-functional, functional, integrated systems testing (IST), and performance testing for mission-critical systems.
• Coordinate site readiness with construction, QA/QC, safety, and project management teams prior to commissioning.
• Monitor commissioning progress, identify project risks, resolve technical issues, and remove execution blockers.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project specifications, client requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and equipment energisation activities.
• Review and approve commissioning documentation, punch lists, test reports, and final handover packages.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to commissioning engineers and junior team members.
• Attend client meetings and provide regular commissioning progress updates.
• Support continuous improvement of commissioning processes, procedures, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of engineering experience with at least 5 years leading commissioning activities for mission-critical or data centre projects.
• Proven experience commissioning both electrical and mechanical systems within hyperscale or enterprise data centres.
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes from Level 1 through Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and project handover.
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.