SME (Electrical / Mechanical Engineer)

YTL DC SOUTH SDN. BHD.; Kulai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

YTL DC SOUTH SDN. BHD. is seeking a Subject Matter Expert to support 24/7 data centre operations in Kulai, Malaysia. You will perform daily checks on electrical distribution, UPS, generators, ATS, and EPMS, ensuring reliability and uptime.

You will develop preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans for electrical and mechanical systems, inspect equipment, run thermographic scans, and lead RCA investigations to minimise downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years' experience in data centre operations or related field.
• Proven experience with critical electrical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, PDU, power distribution equipment) and mechanical systems (HVAC, chillers, CRAC, heat exchangers).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational checks of electrical distribution systems, UPS, generators, ATS, and EPMS to ensure continuous and reliable operations.
• Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans for all electrical and mechanical systems.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections, thermographic scans, battery autonomy testing, and generator load bank testing.
• Ensure ≥98% Preventive Planned Maintenance (PPM) compliance.
• Supervise and coordinate contractors performing servicing or preventive electrical maintenance activities.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and failures in critical systems promptly to minimise downtime and service disruption.
• Lead structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for electrical and mechanical incidents.
• Collect and analyse operational data from electrical infrastructure systems via EPMS/BMS platforms and maintain accurate historical records.
• Monitor and analyse power quality indicators including voltage stability, harmonics (IEEE 519 compliance), and phase imbalance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

EPMS/BMS monitoring

Data centre operations

Education

Bachelor in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

EPMS/BMS

Job description

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This is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) role supporting mission-critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure in 24/7 data centre operations. You will perform daily operational checks of electrical distribution systems, UPS, generators, ATS, and EPMS to ensure continuous and reliable operations, while providing technical support for the operation, maintenance, and repair of cooling systems, HVAC equipment, heat exchangers, and supporting facilities infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

Perform daily operational checks of electrical distribution systems, UPS, generators, ATS, and EPMS to ensure continuous and reliable operations

Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans for all electrical and mechanical systems

Conduct routine equipment inspections, thermographic scans, battery autonomy testing, and generator load bank testing

Ensure ≥98% Preventive Planned Maintenance (PPM) compliance

Supervise and coordinate contractors performing servicing or preventive electrical maintenance activities

Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and failures in critical systems promptly to minimise downtime and service disruption

Lead structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for electrical and mechanical incidents

Collect and analyse operational data from electrical infrastructure systems via EPMS/BMS platforms and maintain accurate historical records

Monitor and analyse power quality indicators including voltage stability, harmonics (IEEE 519 compliance), and phase imbalance

Work closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate expansions, upgrades, and new installations

Qualifications & Experiences

Bachelor in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

3-5 years' experience in data centre operations or related field

Proven experience with critical electrical systems (eg: UPS, generators, switchgear, PDU, power distribution equipment, HL/LT switchgear, transformers, backup systems)

Proven experience with critical mechanical systems (eg: HVAC, chiller, computer room air handler, heat exchangers, fuel systems, fire detection/suppression, and building monitoring system)