Data Center Engineer

Responsibilities

• Serve as the hands and feet engineer, managing day-to-day operations and coordinating with users, visitors, and subscribers.

• Facilitate and oversee visitor activities within the Data Centre.

• Collaborate with project teams to support ongoing initiatives.

• Handle operational and production-related issues, ensuring timely resolution.

• Manage and respond to incidents during assigned shifts.

• Participate in Data Centre operations across multiple customer sites in Singapore, including equipment installation, decommissioning, and troubleshooting.

• Travel to different sites for incident resolution and planned maintenance activities.

• Perform equipment installation and removal, including server racking and stacking.

• Execute cabling tasks such as patching, labeling, and structured cabling.

• Conduct daily server health checks, walkthroughs, reporting, and manage queues (remedy and email).

• Ensure cleanliness and safety by keeping contaminants and cardboard out of the Data Centre.

• Receive deliveries, maintain inventory, and manage storeroom organization.

• Maintain accurate visitor records and access logs.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in Data Centre operations.

• Strong knowledge of Data Centre infrastructure and hardware troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with cabling standards and structured cabling practices.

• Basic understanding of Data Centre facilities, environments, and industry standards.

• Ability to work in a 24x7 rotational shift environment.

• Flexibility to adapt to team rotation schedules.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills proactive and motivated team player.

• Proven experience with Data Centre operational processes and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certifications (e.g., Data Centre certifications).

• Experience collaborating with external vendors.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong team orientation and adaptability in a 24x7 environment.

• High availability and commitment to operational requirements.

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.