Team Lead, Data Centre Site Operations

STTGDC; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

STTGDC in Malaysia is seeking a capable 24x7 Operations Supervisor to lead a team of Specialists for the in-country data centre. You will ensure 100% availability, oversee building systems, and manage service requests in line with SLAs, audits and safety requirements.

You must bring an engineering background and certifications (ITIL, CCNA/CCNP or CDCP), plus experience in 24x7 operations and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in related Engineering.
• ITIL, CCNA, CCNP, CDCP or equivalent certification.
• B0 Chargeman (11kV) certification.
• At least 3 years of working experience in 24x7 operations environment, as well as leading a team of specialists/engineers.
• Good knowledge in M&E, Network CI, DC facilities related systems.
• Willing to lead and support major data centre activities during non-office hours.
• Good knowledge about local codes and mandatory facility certifications (fire codes, lift licensing, etc.).
• Possess relevant facilities management and/or data centre related certifications, such as ITIL, CDCP, CDCS, etc.
• Familiar with certifications standards, such as LEED Gold, ISO 20000 / 22301 / 27001, Uptime Institute Tier III, etc.
• A good team player and able to strive in a stressful and fast paced environment.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Proficient in MS Office – Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises a team of 24x7 specialists, including managing their training needs, planning of duty roster, reviewing of timesheets.
• Oversees building systems, critical facilities equipment that are associated with the data centre environment.
• Understands the design and operations of each building system to obtain cost and operations efficiency of all building systems.
• Plans and supervises all operations, maintenance programs for the critical facilities environment.
• Supports DC Manager and acts as Level 2 escalation point for all onsite operational incidents and ensure all remote requests are performed within SLA.
• Reviews, validates and schedules all requests on the internal Web Portal ticketing system such as user requests, change, incidents, provisioning, etc.
• Contractors and vendors management by validating of Method of procedure, Permit-To-Work documents, risk assessments and compliance to safety procedures, etc.
• Oversees all preventive and reactive maintenance activities with little to no disruption to company's services.
• Performs root cause analysis on outages serviced by the technical team and acts as 2nd technical SME for Building Engineers, Property Management, etc.
• Provides feedback on vendors during the contract review process on their competency of meeting targets and problem solving.
• Leads audit support to external and internal stakeholders, improves SOPs, EOPs and processes and ensures adherence to the changes.
• Management of internal access card, CCTV and visitor systems, as well as assets inventory, etc.
• Any other duties or project as assigned by the Management.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Stress Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering

Tools

ITIL/CDCP/CDCS certifications

CCNA/CCNP certifications

B0 Chargeman (11kV)

MS Office

Job description

About STTGDC

Be part of a global leader in data centre solutions

STTGDC is a data centre provider headquartered in Singapore, with a global footprint in major business markets across Singapore, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, India, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam. We harness cutting-edge technology to deliver a comprehensive suite of world-class, scalable and flexible data centre solutions, including connectivity and support services, designed to meet the evolving colocation needs of today and tomorrow. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a dynamic, fast-growing industry that forms the cornerstone of today’s digital world.

Why STTGDC

STTGDC’s internal culture is built on creating a forward-thinking, socially responsible environment that ignites positive change. We empower our employees to thrive in a workplace defined by excellence, innovation and growth, where collaboration and creativity can flourish.

Empathy-driven culture: We lead with compassion and understanding, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that values your well-being and voice.

Collaborative and vibrant workplace: We celebrate diversity and the power of teamwork. We value every idea and strive for constant improvement through collective innovation

Opportunities for growth: At STTGDC, we don’t just offer roles – we cultivate long-term career pathways. Through professional development programs, mentorships and stretch assignments, we are committed to enabling you to grow and reach your full potential.

Job Summary

Manages a team of Specialists to ensure the smooth 24x7 operations of the 'in-country' data centre. Maintains 100% availability for the DC facility with compliance to all SLAs, Audit requirements and ensuring great customer experience at all times while also taking guidance and complying to STTGDC Group DCO policies and standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises a team of 24x7 specialists, including managing their training needs, planning of duty roster, reviewing of timesheets.
• Oversees building systems, critical facilities equipment that are associated with the data centre environment.
• Understands the design and operations of each building system to obtain cost and operations efficiency of all building systems.
• Plans and supervises all operations, maintenance programs for the critical facilities environment.
• Supports DC Manager and acts as Level 2 escalation point for all onsite operational incidents and ensure all remote requests are performed within SLA.
• Reviews, validates and schedules all requests on the internal Web Portal ticketing system such as user requests, change, incidents, provisioning, etc.
• Contractors and vendors management by validating of Method of procedure, Permit-To-Work documents, risk assessments and compliance to safety procedures, etc.
• Oversees all preventive and reactive maintenance activities with little to no disruption to company's services.
• Performs root cause analysis on outages serviced by the technical team and acts as 2nd technical SME for Building Engineers, Property Management, etc.
• Provides feedback on vendors during the contract review process on their competency of meeting targets and problem solving.
• Leads audit support to external and internal stakeholders, improves SOPs, EOPs and processes and ensures adherence to the changes.
• Management of internal access card, CCTV and visitor systems, as well as assets inventory, etc.
• Any other duties or project as assigned by the Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in related Engineering courses.
• Certified practitioner of ITIL, CCNA, CCNP, CDCP or equivalent.
• Possess a valid B0 Chargeman (11kV) certification.
• At least 3 years of working experience in 24x7 operations environment, as well as leading a team of specialists/engineers.
• Good knowledge in M&E, Network CI, DC facilities related systems, etc.
• Willing to lead and support major data centre activities during non-office hours.
• Good knowledge about local codes and mandatory facility certifications (fire codes, lift licensing, etc.).
• Possess relevant facilities management and/or data centre related certifications, such as ITIL, CDCP, CDCS, etc.
• Familiar with certifications standards, such as LEED Gold, ISO 20000 / 22301 / 27001, Uptime Institute Tier III, etc.
• A good team player and able to strive in a stressful and fast paced environment.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Proficient in MS Office – Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.