Senior Engineer, Data Center Facilities Management

Newbridge; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowances

Training in DC operations

Career progression

Job summary

Newbridge Singapore is seeking a proactive M&E Engineer to safeguard 100% uptime for mission-critical data centre infrastructure. You will oversee high-availability systems, perform routine checks, and coordinate with Design, Construction and Operations teams to ensure serviceability and adherence to standards.

The role offers structured training, exposure to certifications, and a clear path to Senior Engineer / Shift Lead as you grow with a market-leading DC operator in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent with 2+ years in DC facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of UPS, Generators, Chillers, CRAH, Switchgear.
• Willing to commit to 24x7 rotating shift with shift allowances.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and operations of data centre facilities to ensure uptime of equipment.
• Respond to alarms/faults, diagnose root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor BMS/EMS alerts and coordinate with teams during emergencies and standby duty.
• Support projects, A&A works, site construction, installations and testing with external contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Ownership mindset

Calm under pressure

M&E knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client is a leading Data Centre owner & operator in Singapore with a strong regional footprint, powering Fortune 500 enterprises, cloud and AI workloads. They operate Tier-3 / Tier-4 mission-critical facilities and are expanding their operations team due to growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for M&E Engineers who want to move from general building facilities into the high-growth, high-paying Data Centre sector.

The Opportunity

You will be the guardian of 100% uptime for mission-critical infrastructure. This is not routine building maintenance - you will manage high-availability systems where every alarm, SOP and decision matters. Structured training, exposure to Green Mark, ISO, BCMS, OSPAR certifications, and a clear career path to Senior Engineer / Shift Lead.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Operations & Maintenance:

• Perform daily maintenance and operations of critical Data Centre facilities to ensure serviceability of all active and redundant equipment, including routine critical system checks and functional testing
• First responder to all Mechanical & Electrical alarms/faults - identify trends, diagnose root cause and implement corrective actions
• Monitor, respond and investigate BMS / EMS alerts, provide timely feedback, handle emergencies and be available for standby duty
• Support Data Centre projects, A&A works, site construction, installations and testing - coordinate with external contractors and ensure adherence to operational standards and timelines

Technical & Customer Support:

• Ensure contracted SLAs and KPIs are met and exceeded
• Attend to customer requests, deliveries, installations and coordinate move-in / turn-on with Design, Construction and Operations teams

Events, Accreditation & Compliance:

• Lead and support scheduling, coordination and execution of all planned and emergency maintenance events in a controlled, proven method
• Support accreditation, certification and compliance initiatives: BCA-IDA Green Mark DC, QMS, ISMS, BCMS, PCIDSS, OSPAR
• Strictly comply with SOPs, MOPs, EOPs and ERPs for critical environments

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent OR
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in Data Centre facilities management / M&E building facilities / semiconductors / construction - we welcome candidates without degree but with solid experience
• Strong technical knowledge of M&E critical systems (UPS, Generators, Chillers, CRAH, Switchgear)
• Willing to commit to 24x7 rotating shift duty (Shift allowance provided)
• Strong communication skills, ownership mindset, calm under pressure
• Senior Engineer position available for candidates with more years of relevant Data Centre experience

What Our Client Offers:

• Join a market leader in Data Centres - stable & future-proof industry
• Attractive shift allowances + overtime
• Training in world-class DC operations & certifications
• Clear career progression