Data Center Technician

CBRE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, a global leader in real estate services, seeks a Data Center Technician for a Singapore data center. Based in Jurong West, you will perform daily M&E maintenance and monitoring, ensuring uptime and safety in a critical facility on a Monday–Friday day shift.

You will read electrical drawings, interpret alarms and coordinate with vendors while following LOTO practices. A diploma in electrical fields is required with relevant DC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical qualification in Electrical/Power/Electronics.
• 2+ years in data center environment; 4–5 years in other critical facilities preferred.
• Ability to read basic electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of LOTO and safe maintenance practices.
• Hands-on M&E maintenance and basic wiring experience.
• PW4 or Chargeman certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections and hands-on maintenance of critical M&E systems and equipment.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and respond to reactive maintenance needs and faults.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS), investigate alarms and support actions.
• Take readings from UPS, PDUs and other utilities during site walks.
• Support electrical maintenance, including readings, minor installations/wiring and documentation.
• Interpret electrical drawings and follow LOTO and safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot facility faults and assist with emergency repairs.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors, ensuring safety and quality compliance.
• Maintain maintenance records and prepare basic technical reports.

Skills

Electrical drawings reading

M&E maintenance

LOTO safety

Troubleshooting

Education

Diploma in Electrical/Electrical Power/Electronics

PW4 or Chargeman certification (advantage)

Tools

BMS familiarity

Electrical testing tools

Job description

CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. With services, insights and data that span every dimension of the industry, we create solutions for clients of every size, in every sector and across every geography. CBRE is the place where talented people who want to do impactful work can realize potential in every dimension.

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from the Fortune 500 global companies to single, iconic buildings.

About the Role

As a Data Center Technician at CBRE, you will support the reliable operation and maintenance of a critical data center environment in Singapore. This is a hands-on technical position where you will work across Mechanical & Engineering systems, carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting faults and supporting day-to-day critical facility operations. The role is based in the Jurong West area and operates on a Monday-Friday day-shift schedule.

What You'll Do

• Perform daily inspections and hands-on maintenance of critical M&E systems and equipment.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and respond to reactive maintenance requirements and equipment faults.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS), investigate alarms and support corrective actions.
• Carry out building/site walkthroughs and take operational readings from systems such as UPS, PDUs and utilities.
• Support electrical maintenance activities, including readings, minor installations/wiring, documentation and preparation of tools/equipment.
• Interpret basic electrical drawings and follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and other established safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot facility and plant faults and support emergency repairs when required.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors while ensuring work complies with site procedures, safety requirements and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete basic technical reports/documentation.

What You'll Need

• Diploma or technical qualification in Electrical, Electrical Power, Electronics or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 2+ years' relevant experience if you have worked in a data center environment; candidates from other critical facilities/technical maintenance environments should ideally bring 4-5 years of relevant experience.
• Good understanding of electrical systems, including the ability to read and interpret basic electrical drawings.
• Practical knowledge of LOTO and safe maintenance practices.
• Hands-on exposure to M&E maintenance, troubleshooting, minor electrical installations or wiring.
• Electrical certifications such as PW4 or Chargeman are an advantage but not mandatory.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.