Mechanical Engineer

BH-547972
  • MYR6000 per month
  • Malaysia Johor Bahru
  • Permanent
  • Data Centre
Mechanical Engineer

Our agency is looking for a Mechanical Engineer on behalf of a leading facilities management provider supporting a hyperscale data center in Sedenak, Johor.

The Role
The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical mechanical infrastructure within a mission-critical data center environment. The role focuses on ensuring the continuous performance of cooling and HVAC systems, supporting maintenance activities, responding to equipment issues, and maintaining safe and efficient facility operations.

Key responsibilities include:
• Monitor and maintain critical mechanical systems including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, HVAC equipment, and CRAH/CRAC units
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting activities to ensure equipment reliability and uptime
• Support the operation of mission-critical cooling infrastructure and assist in responding to system alarms, failures, and operational incidents
• Monitor equipment performance through Building Management Systems (BMS) and other monitoring platforms
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors during maintenance, testing, servicing, and repair activities
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment logs, inspection reports, and operational documentation
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with site safety procedures, operational standards, and company requirements

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 2-7 years of mechanical engineering experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience within a data center, mission-critical facility, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or similar operational environment
• Experience with HVAC systems, chilled water systems, cooling towers, pumps, or critical facilities operations
• Familiarity with CRAH/CRAC units and Building Management Systems (BMS) is advantageous
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Willingness to work in a site-based, mission-critical environment in Sedenak, Johor

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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