Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager – Data Center Ops

Day One

Johor Bahru

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

DayOne is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical systems across our data centres in Malaysia. You will oversee HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, and fire suppression, ensuring reliability while mentoring a team of engineers and technicians to sustain 24/7 operations.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering with 7–10 years in the field, including 3–5 years in a managerial role,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
7–10 years in mechanical engineering with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role.
Strong knowledge of data centre mechanical infrastructure including HVAC, chillers, cooling towers and fire suppression systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical systems within the data centres.
Ensure all mechanical infrastructure operates reliably and efficiently, with safety and compliance.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers and technicians for 24/7 coverage.
Coordinate with vendors/contractors for maintenance and upgrades with minimal operational impact.
Support safety, compliance, and documentation for audits and certifications.