Data Centre Shift Leader (Elec/Mech)

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BDC, backed by Bain Capital, is a leading hyperscale data infrastructure company, dedicated to building a transformative and sustainable digital future. Serving the Asia-Pacific region, BDC specializes in delivering hyperscale, build-to-suit, and colocation data solutions that empower clients with cloud-first and AI-driven strategies.

As part of a global network with sister platforms in Europe and the United States, BDC is committed to achieving 3 gigawatts of capacity by 2030, supporting innovative digital growth. Operating with a focus on speed, cost-efficiency, security, and reliability, BDC creates essential digital infrastructure for the future.

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SUMMARY

We are seeking a Shift Leader to oversee day-to-day data centre operations, ensuring critical systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. The role is responsible for monitoring facility operations, managing incidents, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with operational procedures and standards. In addition to technical responsibilities, the Shift Leader will lead and manage the shift team, allocate tasks, coach team members, and drive performance. The ideal candidate has strong data centre or critical facilities experience, with proven leadership and people management capabilities.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead and manage daily operations and maintenance tasks on assigned shifts, ensuring optimal performance of critical systems with minimal disruption to clients.
2. Perform and oversee troubleshooting, repairs, service requests, and follow-up inspections to maintain uninterrupted facility operations.
3. Operate, maintain, and inspect critical infrastructure systems including HVAC, CRAC, UPS, batteries, PDUs, generators, BMS, fire protection, life safety, and digital security systems.
4. Ensure compliance with Change Control Application Processes and standard operating procedures.
5. Supervise vendor maintenance work, verify adherence to work methods, and escalate anomalies to Lead Engineer for resolution.
6. Oversee and execute change management activities, including LOTO procedures and system modifications.
7. Monitor fire alarm and safety systems, including enable/disable functions as necessary.
8. Provide technical guidance and training to junior engineers and technicians.
9. Support and implement preventive maintenance programs, including scheduling, supervision, parts ordering, and inventory management.
10. Operate the monitoring center during shifts, handling incident escalation, reporting, root cause analysis, and service restoration.
11. Ensure SLA compliance, including timely incident escalation and reporting to clients.
12. Manage work orders, source materials, document completed work, and finalize job orders.
13. Promote safety by adhering to local regulations and company policies, identifying hazards, using PPE, and ensuring clean, safe workspaces.
14. Maintain accurate inventory of tools and supplies, initiate procurement requests, and monitor stock levels.
15. Ensure regulatory compliance across infrastructure operations and report discrepancies to senior management.
16. Perform additional duties as assigned by the company.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Proficient in English through all mediums of communication. Ability to write and review good quality detailed work scripts, methods of procedure, and standard operating procedures. Prepare incident report.
2. Good knowledge of all laws that govern building management and maintenance, including building safety, emergency evacuation and environment protection.
3. Professional Engineering Diploma in an Engineering field (Mechanical or Electrical) with min. 3 years of relevant work experience. Candidate with other professional certificate has advantage.
4. A valid Electrical switching certificate and/or license (Chargeman) for LV/HT electrical system is preferred
5. Some technical knowledge with hands on knowledge/experience and understanding of critical data center systems, including HVAC, Standby emergency power, uninterruptible power supplies, and associated infrastructure.
6. Proficient in computer applications and software, including commercial computerized maintenance management systems, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel