SME, Mechanical

Keppel DC Singapore 1 Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data center operator in Singapore is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to maintain critical mechanical systems, ensure 100% uptime, and supervise a team of technicians. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in data center environments. Strong communication and technical skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of direct industry experience or 8 years as Mechanical Technician.
• Excellent understanding of mechanical and control systems in data center.
• Experience in project environments working with engineering professionals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Data Center Systems with 100% uptime.
• Respond to customer service requests and emergency calls 24/7.
• Produce monthly executive reports to clients.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Communication skills

Technical supervision

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Building Management Systems

PLC

Job description

• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with internal and external clients.
• Respond to customer service requests in a timely manner.
• Respond to emergency calls (24x7 hrs).
• Produce monthly executive reports to clients.

Maintain Data Center Systems

• Technical Supervision of the operation, maintenance and repair of all critical environment systems while maintaining 100% uptime to all critical mechanical systems.
• Adherence to all quality, health & safety, and environmental policies within the Data Centre domain.
• Work with Facilities Assistant/Manager providing a yearly comprehensive periodic maintenance regime.
• Inspect buildings, grounds and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
• Troubleshoot, evaluate and recommend system upgrades.
• Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs.
• Work with vendors and contractors to ensure their work meets Client standards
• Conduct Annual review of system/component End-of-Life (EOL).
• Develop and keep up to date all site mechanical procedures including EOPs, SOPs, MOPs, and APs. All documentation should be consistent with current client standards.
• Specification and recording of the Technician Training certification program and supervision of drill and scenario training aids

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Qualified Diploma/Degree Level in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years direct industry experience or a minimum of 8 years' experience at Mechanical Technician level in a critical environment combined with supervisory experience. Preference is given to data centre, hospital, pharmaceutical production.

• An excellent understanding and experience of the mechanical and control systems used in a data centre environment, including: Fuel Systems, Building Management Systems and Controls, Chilled water cooling plant, Air handling units, Variable Frequency Drives (VSDs), Fire Alarm systems, and Fire Suppression systems (pre-action sprinklers).

• Experience of complex automatic control equipment, including relay logic, programmable logic controllers (PLC's), building management systems, and their integration with the data centre infrastructure.

• Extensive experience of large scale chilled water plant including chillers, chilled water distribution and storage systems, cooling towers, and chemical dosing systems

• Experience of working within a Project Environment and dealing with design and construction engineering professionals

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate intelligently and effectively with the client and with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on the data centre systems.

• Computer literate with the ability to compile and submit monthly and annual reports, and to monitor and trend operational characteristics (load, capacity, environmental conditions etc).

• Strong and committed team player with excellent communication and coaching skills. Previous experience of supervising highly qualified Technicians and reporting to peers and senior managers.

• Willingness to work outside of normal hours to resolve technical issues in a 24/7 industry

• The ability to learn quickly and to gain maximum benefit from extensive training and development programmes aimed at ensuring that any identified knowledge or experience deficiencies are addressed in the short term.

Keppel is a global asset manager and operator headquartered in Singapore. With operations in more than 20 countries worldwide, we provide innovative solutions that address some of the world's most pressing needs across the energy transition, rapid urbanisation, and increasing digitalisation.

With sustainability at the core of our strategy, Keppel harnesses the strengths and expertise of our business units to develop, operate and maintain real assets, which provide diverse solutions that are good for the planet, for people and for the Company.

Keppel actively seeks out bright and dynamic individuals to join our talent pool. We offer our employees opportunities to grow and shape their careers, across the geographies in which we operate.

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