Data Centre Engineer

Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd seeks an experienced Engineer to oversee quality operations and maintenance for data centre facilities. You will manage contractor work, respond to emergencies, and drive energy efficiency initiatives across cooling systems and electrical/mechanical assets.

The role requires 3–5 years in data centre MEP and strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field.
• Certs relevant to the industry are a plus.
• 3–5 years’ experience in data centre MEP maintenance.
• Experience with CAHU/CRAC/ACMV and related equipment.
• Strong thermal management and energy efficiency improvement knowledge.
• Good problem-solving and clear communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient with MS Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of quality operations and maintenance by contractors and subcontractors.
• Attend emergencies and planned works including shutdowns on schedule.
• Monitor data center performance and recommend energy efficiency improvements.
• Conduct energy optimization studies and recommend airflow/containment improvements.
• Develop and improve SOPs and work processes with Authority and Operations Team.
• Provide technical input for work proposals submitted for approvals.
• Participate in risk assessments, failure analysis and incident investigations.
• Ensure works comply with standards, contracts and regulatory requirements.
• Review root cause analyses and recovery plans when required.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Thermal management

Cooling systems

Energy efficiency

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Certifications relevant to the industry

Tools

CAHU

CRAC

ACMV systems

Pumps

Cooling towers

UPS

Generators

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1.Oversee the delivery of quality operations and maintenance services, including preventive and corrective maintenance work, addition and alteration work, renovation works, performed by Contractors and subcontractors.

2.Attend to all emergencies/incidents, planned works (e.g. shutdown maintenance) on weekdays and/or weekends, public holidays if required.

3.Maintain situational awareness of data center performance and propose recommendations to improve or achieve power usage efficiency stipulated by client / Authority.

4.Conduct energy optimization studies and recommend improvements (e.g., airflow management, containment strategies, setpoint optimization).

5.Develop and propose improvements to all maintenance-related SOPs and work processes with the Authority and the Operations Team, and work closely with operation steams to implement EOPs/MOPs for mechanical system interventions.

6.Assist client / authority with assessment of work proposal submitted by the Operations Team and provide technical input for work proposal.

7.Participate in risk assessments, failure mode analysis, and incident investigations related to cooling systems.

8. Ensure all works comply with relevant standards, contractual requirements and regulatory requirements.

9. Review root cause analysis of incidents / emergencies and recovery plans when required.

Required Qualifications

1.Bachelor’s Degree / Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related engineering field

2.Additional certifications relevant to theindustry is an added advantage

3.3-5 years’ experience maintainingelectrical, mechanical, fire protection system in a data centre environment

4.Experience and knowledge of MEP equipmentsuch as CAHU, CRAC, ACMV systems, pumps, cooling towers, UPS, generators, etc.

5.Strong technical expertise in thermalmanagement, cooling load calculations, and energy efficiency improvements,supporting design and upgrading of cooling systems in data centre environments.

6.Strong problem-solving abilities,communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of ateam

7.Strong written and verbal communication skills

8.Proficient in Computer skills e.g. Microsoft office, google emails