Senior Data Center Operations Lead

RECRUITPEDIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITPEDIA PTE. LTD. is seeking a capable Facilities Engineer to oversee the operation and maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical systems within a Tier III data centre environment.

You will manage preventive and reactive maintenance, monitor uptime and KPIs, and coordinate site engineers and contractors to ensure safety, reliability and regulatory compliance. Strong problem solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience operating electrical and mechanical systems in Tier III data centre or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of preventive and reactive maintenance.
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance teams.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems in data centre.
• Manage preventive and reactive maintenance programmes for reliability and compliance.
• Monitor facility performance, uptime and KPIs.
• Lead site engineering operations and maintenance teams.
• Plan and oversee maintenance to minimise disruptions.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors, ensuring safety and standards.
• Review equipment condition, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate remedial actions during failures and incidents.
• Act as escalation point for technical issues and troubleshooting.
• Lead meetings with contractors and service providers to review performance.
• Ensure maintenance records and documentation are up to date.
• Support regulatory inspections and certifications.
• Prepare operational reports for management and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

RECRUITPEDIA PTE. LTD. is seeking a capable Facilities Engineer to oversee the operation and maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical systems within a Tier III data centre environment.

You will manage preventive and reactive maintenance, monitor uptime and KPIs, and coordinate site engineers and contractors to ensure safety, reliability and regulatory compliance. Strong problem solving and communication skills are essential.