Manager, Building (Facilities Maintenance/Data Centre)

Bridge Data Centres; Sepang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data centre provider in Sepang, Malaysia is seeking a Manager, Building (Maintenance/Data Centre). You will be responsible for leading the 24/7 critical operations team, ensuring the reliability of infrastructure, managing team performance, and overseeing maintenance and compliance. The ideal candidate has significant experience in critical facilities management, strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, and is proficient in management skills. This role offers competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant experience with 4-6 years in management.
• Strong understanding of local laws, safety regulations, and environmental protection.
• Experience with budgeting, financial planning, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 24/7 data centre critical operations team.
• Oversee operations, maintenance, and modifications of M&E systems.
• Ensure SLA compliance with customers.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support.

Skills

Proficient in English

Strong communication

Reporting skills

Presentation skills

Deep technical knowledge of HVAC

Risk management

Education

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, or related fields

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Manager, Building (Maintenance/Data Centre)

Lead and manage 24/7 data centre critical operations team to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable functioning of infrastructure. Serve as subject matter expert on critical electrical/mechanical systems with a focus on achieving 100% uptime. Oversee operations, maintenance, and modifications of M&E systems including HVAC, UPS, generators, BMS, fire detection, and more. Manage the Command Centre, ensuring proper incident response, escalation, reporting, and resolution. Ensure SLA compliance with customers, including environment control, uptime, and timely reporting. Oversee Change Management processes including lockout/tagout and method statements. Develop and maintain all MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs; ensure team is well-trained on them. Ensure regulatory compliance, licensing, and certification renewal. Collaborate with EHS and other teams to maintain a safe working environment. Plan and manage annual maintenance, capital upgrades, and future infrastructure needs. Maintain accurate records and documentation for operations and compliance. Handle team management – training, performance reviews, coaching, and discipline. Provide 24/7 on-call support, including during emergencies, holidays, or after hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 24/7 data centre critical operations team to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable functioning of infrastructure.
• Serve as subject matter expert on critical electrical/mechanical systems with a focus on achieving 100% uptime.
• Oversee operations, maintenance, and modifications of M&E systems including HVAC, UPS, generators, BMS, fire detection, and more.
• Manage the Command Centre, ensuring proper incident response, escalation, reporting, and resolution.
• Ensure SLA compliance with customers, including environment control, uptime, and timely reporting.
• Oversee Change Management processes including lockout/tagout and method statements.
• Develop and maintain all MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs; ensure team is well-trained on them.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, licensing, and certification renewal.
• Collaborate with EHS and other teams to maintain a safe working environment.
• Plan and manage annual maintenance, capital upgrades, and future infrastructure needs.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for operations and compliance.
• Handle team management – training, performance reviews, coaching, and discipline.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support, including during emergencies, holidays, or after hours.

Requirements

• Proficient in English; strong communication, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of local laws, safety regulations, and environmental protection.
• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, or related fields.
• 8+ years relevant experience (e.g. critical facilities/operations) with 4-6 years in management.
• Deep technical knowledge of HVAC, UPS, emergency power, and risk management.
• Experience with budgeting, financial planning, and cost control.
• Proficient in CMMS, Microsoft Office tools.
• CDFOM certification or equivalent is a strong advantage.

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