Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer – 24/7 On‑Call Lead

EdgeConneX; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EdgeConneX is seeking a Senior Engineer (Electrical) in Kuala Lumpur to maintain critical data center installations and infrastructure under the DC Operations Manager. This 24/7 on-call role focuses on safe, efficient maintenance aligned with EdgeConneX standards.

Responsibilities include planning maintenance, coordinating with contractors, responding to alarms, reporting progress to management, and driving energy efficiency while preserving uptime and safety across the data center campus.

Qualifications

• Degree-level electrical or related technical education.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or other critical environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a related field.
• Safety for Operational Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, effective, and efficient delivery of planned maintenance, meeting EdgeConneX standards and procedures, by leveraging contractor resources.
• Plan and implement customer-requested work; inform management on status/details.
• Respond to alarms, critical situations, and emergencies during normal hours; communicate per emergency response plan.
• Keep management informed on planned/corrective work in the Data Center.
• Plan work on equipment per Planned Preventive Maintenance Schedule; prepare Method of Procedure for approval.
• Organize testing of mission critical equipment on site.
• Ensure contractor/vendor work is logged and per MOP and site standards.
• Raise quality/efficiency standards; pursue cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Provide technical leadership during incidents and troubleshooting.
• Train new hires on DC installations, operations maintenance and standards.
• Increase energy efficiency without sacrificing uptime.
• Administer all executed work according to processes/procedures.
• Maintain safety and uptime during emergencies; 24/7 on-call.

Education

Electrical or related technical education, Degree level

M&E training/education

Safety for Operational Supervisors

Tools

Leadership

Job description

EdgeConneX is seeking a Senior Engineer (Electrical) in Kuala Lumpur to maintain critical data center installations and infrastructure under the DC Operations Manager. This 24/7 on-call role focuses on safe, efficient maintenance aligned with EdgeConneX standards.

Responsibilities include planning maintenance, coordinating with contractors, responding to alarms, reporting progress to management, and driving energy efficiency while preserving uptime and safety across the data center campus.