Shift Engineer, Facility Management

Keppel Data Centres; Johor; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Keppel Data Centres is seeking a qualified professional to support data center operations and maintenance. You will manage daily DC activities, ensure 100% uptime of critical M&E systems, and lead a team to respond to alarms and emergencies.

You will conduct daily site walkthroughs, coordinate with subcontractors, and maintain thorough logs. Strong knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems, PLCs, and MS Office is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems in data centres.
• Experience with PLCs and building management systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and SharePoint preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive, professional relations with clients and respond to service requests promptly.
• Monitor DC Operations, perform maintenance, and ensure 100% uptime of M&E systems.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs, report faults, and document M&E equipment status.
• Ensure alarms are acknowledged, escalation plans followed, and safety procedures observed.
• Oversee subcontractors, review risk assessments, and ensure site health and safety compliance.
• Maintain logs of readings, stock levels, and incident reports; provide handovers to shifts.
• Adhere to quality, health, safety, and environmental policies within the CE domain.

Skills

Team leadership

Proficiency in English

Microsoft Office

PLC systems

HVAC knowledge

Rotating shifts

Education

Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SharePoint

Visio

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with internal and external clients
• Respond to customer service requests in a timely manner
• Respond to emergency calls (during shift work) Maintain Data Center Systems
• Assist the Operation Lead in the daily management of the DC Operations and Periodic Preventive Maintenance Management ensuring 100% uptime of the Dc critical M&E systems.
• Conduct daily walkthrough of DC to record and report any faults or defects detected and take down record of M&E equipment.
• Ensure that the FOC is monitored and manned at all times and that EPMS, BMS, and Fire System alarms are responded to in a timely manner; contain/isolate the fault identified and provide impromptu escalations/updates base on escalation plan laid.
• Conduct daily routine checklist to ensure no environmental abnormalities and all critical M&E related systems are in good working condition.
• Ensure all subcontractors are inducted and permitted to work within the Critical Environment domain. Review subcontractor method statements, risk assessments, and MSDS to ensure compliance with site health & safety and operating procedures.
• Maintain log and records of instrument readings, equipment and consumable stock level.
• Report all unlocked doors and racks to the security control.
• Briefing and handover to Shift Duty Technician on all outstanding issues and Standing Instructions from the Operation Lead / Assistant Manager / Manager.
• Incidents and field service reporting and filing.
• Adherence to all quality, health & safety, and environmental policies within the CE domain.
• Comply to site required policies, guidelines and practices.

Customer Service

• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with internal and external clients
• Respond to customer service requests in a timely manner
• Respond to emergency calls (during shift work) Maintain Data Center Systems
• Assist the Operation Lead in the daily management of the DC Operations and Periodic Preventive Maintenance Management ensuring 100% uptime of the Dc critical M&E systems.
• Conduct daily walkthrough of DC to record and report any faults or defects detected and take down record of M&E equipment.
• Ensure that the FOC is monitored and manned at all times and that EPMS, BMS, and Fire System alarms are responded to in a timely manner; contain/isolate the fault identified and provide impromptu escalations/updates base on escalation plan laid.
• Conduct daily routine checklist to ensure no environmental abnormalities and all critical M&E related systems are in good working condition.
• Ensure all subcontractors are inducted and permitted to work within the Critical Environment domain. Review subcontractor method statements, risk assessments, and MSDS to ensure compliance with site health & safety and operating procedures.
• Maintain log and records of instrument readings, equipment and consumable stock level.
• Report all unlocked doors and racks to the security control.
• Briefing and handover to Shift Duty Technician on all outstanding issues and Standing Instructions from the Operation Lead / Assistant Manager / Manager.
• Incidents and field service reporting and filing.
• Adherence to all quality, health & safety, and environmental policies within the CE domain.
• Comply to site required policies, guidelines and practices.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or equivalent field of study required.
• An excellent understanding and experience of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment, including: Feeders, Transformers, Generators, Fuel Systems, Switchgear, UPS systems, Battery banks, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, Chillers, Air handling units, Chilled water plant, CRAC units, Fire Alarm systems, and Fire Suppression systems.
• Experience of complex automatic control equipment, including relay logic, programmable logic controllers (PLC's), building management systems, and their integration with the data center infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook and Visio required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in a data center or other Critical Environment required (preference is given to data center, hospital, pharmaceutical production or power plant experience).
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, life safety monitoring and control systems typically used in critical environments.
• Proficient knowledge of HVAC and/or Electrical Systems. Team Lead shall be proficient in both Electrical and Mechanical.
• Able to work rotating shifts and on weekends/public holidays

BUSINESS SEGMENT

Connectivity

PLATFORM

Operating Division