Data Center Engineer Lead

The Lead Engineer is responsible for supervising daily engineering operations and maintenance activities within the data center facility. This role ensures the reliability, availability, and efficiency of critical infrastructure systems, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire protection systems. The Lead Engineer also leads engineering technicians, coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensures compliance with safety standards, operational procedures, and service-level requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Operations

• Supervise daily operations of critical data center infrastructure, including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, HVAC, cooling systems, fire protection, and other facility systems.
• Monitor equipment performance and ensure the reliability and availability of critical infrastructure.
• Conduct routine inspections and review operational parameters to identify potential risks or abnormalities.

2. Maintenance Management

• Lead and coordinate preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed according to approved schedules, SOPs, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

3. Team Leadership

• Supervise and guide shift engineers, technicians, and other engineering personnel.
• Assign daily tasks, monitor team performance, and ensure adequate shift handovers.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to improve team competency.

4. Incident and Emergency Management

• Respond to equipment alarms, system abnormalities, and infrastructure incidents.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and recovery activities to minimize downtime and operational risks.
• Participate in emergency response drills and ensure compliance with incident escalation procedures.

5. Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all engineering activities comply with HSE requirements, electrical safety standards, and site operating procedures.
• Ensure proper implementation of Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and risk assessment procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, incident reports, and operational logs.

6. Coordination and Reporting

• Coordinate with the Facility Manager, Shift Lead, technicians, contractors, and other relevant departments.
• Prepare daily operational reports, maintenance reports, incident reports, and equipment performance updates.
• Support audits, equipment testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering operations or maintenance, preferably in a data center, mission-critical facility, industrial facility, or similar environment.
• Previous experience leading an engineering or technical team.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including UPS, generators, switchgear, HVAC, and cooling systems.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and emergency response.
• Familiarity with SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, Permit to Work (PTW), and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Good communication, leadership, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Willingness to work on a shift basis or support 24/7 operations when required.

Key Competencies

• Technical leadership
• Critical infrastructure operations
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Incident and emergency management
• Team coordination and development
• Safety and risk management
• Reporting and documentation

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Critical equipment availability and reliability
• Preventive maintenance completion rate
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
• Number of recurring equipment failures
• Compliance with SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and HSE requirements
• Incident response and resolution effectiveness
• Accuracy and timeliness of operational reports
• Engineering team performance and competency development

Work Location: In person