Senior Facility Engineer, Data Center

OfficialBusiness SupportFacilities25-DC-STT-2706

ho chi minh city

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Job description

1. Facility Operations & Maintenance: Oversee the day-to-day operation of critical infrastructure including:

Power systems: UPS, switchgear, generators, PDUs, and electrical distribution panels.
Cooling systems: CRAC units, chillers, HVAC, precision air conditioning, and liquid cooling.
Building management systems (BMS/DCIM)
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve facility-related issues while minimizing downtime.
Respond to emergency incidents and implement corrective actions efficiently.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure reliability and extend equipment lifespan.

2. Energy Management & Optimization

Monitor Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and optimize energy efficiency across all facility operations.
Implement cooling and power efficiency improvements to reduce operational costs and improve sustainability.
Conduct load balancing and capacity planning for power and cooling distribution.

3. Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

Ensure adherence to Uptime Institute, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS and local safety regulations.
Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential failures.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), and Method of Procedures (MOPs) for data center operations.
Train and enforce safety protocols for all personnel working in the facility.

4. Physical Security Management

Design, implement, and maintain a robust physical security framework for Data Centers, ensuring protection against unauthorized access, theft, and potential threats.
Conduct regular security inspections, audits, and risk assessments to proactively identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies to enhance security resilience.
Oversee the monitoring, maintenance, and technical optimization of Access Control, Surveillance & Monitoring (CCTV), and Intrusion Detection Systems.

5. Involve in Data Center build and expansion

Actively participate in Data Center build and expansion projects from the planning phase to execution and commissioning.
Conduct technical reviews and assessments of Data Center MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) system designs to ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and operational requirements.
Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of MEP systems to verify they meet performance, safety, and sustainability requirements.

Requirement

1. Experience & Background

Bachelor/Engineer degree in Electrical/Power Engineering, Mechanical/Thermal Engineering
5+ years of experience in critical facility management, preferably in a data center, telecommunications, industrial, or mission-critical environment with at least 2 years working as Senior/leader position.
Hands-on experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting power, cooling, mechanical, and safety systems.
Prior experience with data center/critical infrastructure upgrades, expansions, and energy efficiency projects is a plus.
Experience in working with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams for maintenance and project execution.

2. Technical Skills & Knowledge

Electrical Systems: Strong knowledge of UPS systems, switchgear, generators (diesel/N+1), PDUs, circuit breakers, and electrical distribution panels.
Mechanical & Cooling Systems: Hands-on experience with HVAC, CRAC units, chillers, precision cooling, liquid cooling, and airflow management.
Building Management & Monitoring Systems: Experience working with BMS and DCIM tools.
Fire Protection & Safety Systems: Knowledge of FM-200, VESDA, pre-action systems, emergency suppression, and fire detection mechanisms.
Access control, CCTV and intrusion system.
Facility Maintenance & Energy Management: Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs, ability to optimize energy efficiency and implement sustainability initiatives.
Troubleshooting & Emergency Response: Proven ability to analyze, diagnose, and resolve critical system failures under pressure, experience in conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing corrective actions.

3. Soft Skills & Work Approach

Leadership & Decision-Making: Ability to lead maintenance teams, manage vendors, and drive operational improvements.
Communication & Reporting: Strong skills in technical documentation, incident reporting, and compliance record-keeping.
Problem-Solving & Attention to Detail: Capacity to analyze system trends, predict failures and risks, and implement proactive solutions.
Availability & Flexibility: Willingness to be on-call for emergency response and work in shifts if required.
Language: Fluent in English, other languages will be an advantage.

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