Shift Lead, Facility Management

Keppel (Infrastructure Division); Sedenak; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keppel (Infrastructure Division) is seeking a Data Centre Facilities Technician in Malaysia to monitor and maintain critical electrical and mechanical systems in a live data centre. The role requires 3–5+ years of relevant experience and a Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

You will coordinate with vendors, manage safety procedures, and ensure uptime through monitoring, reporting, and ticketing. Rotating shifts and weekend work are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems in data centres.
• Experience with automation: PLCs, BMS, and DC integration.
• Advanced MS Office; SharePoint preferred.
• Proficient written and spoken English.
• 3–5+ years in data centre or critical environment.
• HVAC and Electrical systems knowledge; dual proficiency.
• Able to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of mechanical systems: chillers, pumps, AHU, CRAH, FCU, leaks, fire alarms, VESDA.
• Daily monitoring of electrical systems: switch rooms, transformers, UPS, generators.
• Ensure Data Hall temperature and humidity stay within range.
• Respond to equipment alarms on site.
• Troubleshoot faults for mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Escalate issues per process and procedures.
• Oversee vendors to ensure PM activities and repairs meet safety and contract.
• Review PTW and MOP before tasks.
• Monthly/weekly energy consumption reports and data trending.
• Maintain lighting across building areas.
• Maintain up-to-date drawings, assets and inventory.
• Monitor tickets; support clients/users per SLA.
• Travel overseas for work as required.
• Other duties as requested.
• Changes to duties communicated in writing.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical systems

Data centre experience

Shift work

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

BMS

SharePoint

Visio

PDU/PMM

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Description

Your main duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Daily monitoring of Mechanical system including but not limited to: chiller cooling system, water pumps, cooling towers, AHU units, CRAH units, FCU units, water leak detection, fire alarm systems, VESDA, smoke detector (raised floor/ceiling), liquid cooling etc.
• Daily monitoring of Electrical system including but not limited to: HV/LV switch rooms, Transformers, UPS system, Generators, Power Distribution Units, etc.
• Ensure Data Hall colocation temperature and humidity are within range.
• Response and attend to equipment alarm on site.
• Troubleshoot abnormal incident / fault for Mechanical and Electrical equipment.
• Escalate/update accordingly any severity event occurred according to the process and procedures.
• Escorting and overseeing vendor to ensure PM activities and service repairs are carried out properly and compliance with all safety procedures as well as utilization of protective equipment. Ensuring all work performed are in adherence to Company policies and contract agreement. Ensure the submitted PTW and MOP are reviewed and approved before the task is carried out.
• Monthly/Weekly Electrical and Mechanical system consumption report data trending logging and ensuring timely submission of relevant reports on agreed timing such as monthly basis as required under the requirement of our MSA with customer.
• Maintain lighting in all areas of the building.
• Assist in maintaining up to date as built drawings, asset and inventory management.
• Monitor incoming tickets for processing and provide support to clients/users from the ticketing portal or via email and respond based on SLA.
• Travel overseas for work / assignment as and when necessary or requested by your immediate supervisor / the head of department.
• Such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by your immediate supervisor / the head of department from time to time.
• In the event there are substantial changes to the main duties and responsibilities as set out herein (for example, in cases of secondment, transfer or promotion), the Company will communicate such changes to you in writing.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• 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 centre 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 centre 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 centre or other Critical Environment required (preference is given to data centre, 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

Keppel is a global asset manager and operator headquartered in Singapore. With operations in more than 20 countries worldwide, we provide innovative solutions that address some of the world's most pressing needs across the energy transition, rapid urbanisation, and increasing digitalisation. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, Keppel harnesses the strengths and expertise of our business units to develop, operate and maintain real assets, which provide diverse solutions that are good for the planet, for people and for the Company. Keppel actively seeks out bright and dynamic individuals to join our talent pool. We offer our employees opportunities to grow and shape their careers, across the geographies in which we operate. Be part of our Keppel family today. Find out how Keppel is committed to shaping a brighter, better tomorrow, and building a sustainable future for all.