Data Centre Engineer (Facilities Management)

Morgan McKinley; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a dedicated individual to join their data centre operations team in Jurong/Tai Seng. The role involves monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing the data centre's physical environment to ensure uptime and compliance with operational standards. Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge in electrical and mechanical systems, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in teams. A relevant diploma and experience in critical infrastructure maintenance are required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure and critical system operations.
• Experience in maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of critical infrastructure.
• Willingness to work in a day/night shift environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain all data centre facilities infrastructure.
• Ensure supporting systems are fully operational.
• Coordinate with teams and vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Conduct maintenance activities and follow established SOPs.
• Maintain accurate documentation on operations and incidents.
• Support incident response and root cause analysis.

Skills

Monitoring data centre infrastructure

Critical infrastructure troubleshooting

Communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education

NITEC/Higher NITEC or Diploma in Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, or related fields

Job description

You will play a key role in monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing all aspects of the data centre's physical environment, ensuring uptime, safety, and compliance with operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain all data centre facilities infrastructure, including UPS, power systems, cooling, temperature and humidity controls, and water detection sensors.
• Ensure supporting systems such as Environment Monitoring Systems (EMS), Access Control Systems, and Electronic Visitation Management System are fully operational.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve technical issues and ensure timely support for customers.
• Conduct maintenance activities, shutdowns, and upgrades, following established SOPs, MOPs, and emergency response procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports on DC facilities operations, incidents, and maintenance activities.
• Support incident response and root cause analysis for facility-related issues, escalating as necessary.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, compliance, and change management protocols within the data centre environment.

Requirements

• NITEC/Higher NITEC or Diploma in Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Computer & Communications Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields, or equivalent technical qualifications with relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure, including electrical and mechanical systems, fire detection and suppression systems, building management systems, and critical facility operations.
• Experience in maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of critical infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to liaise effectively with vendors, colleagues, and customers.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities; capable of working independently and in a team.
• Willingness to work in a day/night shift environment.
• Location: Jurong/Tai Seng

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