Senior Electrical Engineer — Data Center Operations (24/7)

EdgeConneX; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

EdgeConneX seeks a Senior Engineer (Electrical) to maintain data center installations in Kuala Lumpur, reporting to the DC Operations Manager. The role requires 24/7 on-call support and leadership in incident response.

You will coordinate maintenance with contractors, ensure safety and quality, and push for energy-efficient improvements while maintaining uptime across critical systems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or other critical environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a related field.
• Electrical/technical degree aligned with local standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, effective, and efficient delivery of planned maintenance per EdgeConneX standards using contractor resources.
• Plan and communicate customer-requested work; keep management informed on status.
• Respond to alarms, critical situations, and emergencies during normal hours, with clear communication per emergency plan.
• Provide technical leadership during incidents and troubleshooting; coordinate with teams to resolve issues.
• Train new hires on data center installations and operations maintenance and standards.
• Identify energy efficiency improvements without compromising uptime or safety.
• Ensure contractor work is logged in EdgeConneX systems and completed per MOP and safety rules.

Skills

Electrical systems

Transformers

Generators

UPS systems

Fire systems

HVAC principles

Leadership

Education

Electrical degree or related technical degree

M&E training/education

Safety for Operational Supervisors

Tools

Inspection procedures

MOP compliance

Job description

EdgeConneX seeks a Senior Engineer (Electrical) to maintain data center installations in Kuala Lumpur, reporting to the DC Operations Manager. The role requires 24/7 on-call support and leadership in incident response.

You will coordinate maintenance with contractors, ensure safety and quality, and push for energy-efficient improvements while maintaining uptime across critical systems.