About the job Senior Engineer, Data Center Facilities Management
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