Senior Critical Facilities & Data Center Operations Lead

Xircle Talent; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Xircle Talent is seeking a seasoned Facilities Manager for a global real estate and investment management client in Malaysia. The role leads on-site operations, team, and vendor management, with responsibility for site facility management including O&M, finance, HSE, and procurement.

You will drive preventive and reactive maintenance, ensure statutory compliance, and manage M&E systems. The position requires CDCP, a mechanical/electrical/operational engineering degree, and 6–8 years in

Qualifications

• CDCP certification and degree from a recognized institution.
• 6–8 years in engineering or critical environment space.
• 2–3 years operating electrical and mechanical services in Tier III data centers or equivalent.
• Experience with M&E systems and building infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering operations teams including staff and vendors.
• Ensure adherence to client and company policies by all staff and vendors.
• Act as escalation point for failures and support safety, analysis, and improvements.
• Implement maintenance programs, procedures, preventive/planned maintenance, and helpdesk management.
• Oversee hard and soft services, ensuring standards and procedures.
• Supervise subcontractors for repair and maintenance work.
• Monitor contractor performance against budgets.
• Coordinate contractor meetings and corrective action plans for underperformance.
• Ensure maintenance documentation supports asset management.
• Assist with statutory compliance and certifications.

Skills

Team leadership

Vendor management

HSE compliance

Preventive maintenance

Technical writing

Communication

Job hazards analysis

Data center operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Operational Engineering

CDCP Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Windows OS

Job description

Xircle Talent is seeking a seasoned Facilities Manager for a global real estate and investment management client in Malaysia. The role leads on-site operations, team, and vendor management, with responsibility for site facility management including O&M, finance, HSE, and procurement.

You will drive preventive and reactive maintenance, ensure statutory compliance, and manage M&E systems. The position requires CDCP, a mechanical/electrical/operational engineering degree, and 6–8 years in