Senior Electrical Engineer

• Position Overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer reports to the Technical Manager and supports the operations team as a subject matter expert for facility electrical systems. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical systems vital for reliable and efficient operation of the infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Maintenance & Risk Management

• Ensure effectiveness of critical technical maintenance activities associated with high-voltage (HT) and low-voltage (LT) electrical systems to reduce operational risk in accordance with the Maintenance Operating Procedure (MOP)
• Develop and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP), and MOP for all critical facility equipment and activities

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure facility compliance with all legislation, codes of practice, compliance codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Act as Change Management advocate, ensuring all change requests are followed up and closed timely

Design & System Improvement

• Involve in design, modification, and improvement of electrical systems including specification, installation, setup, extension, relocation, and new building requirements
• Lead incident investigation with shift team, follow-up actions, and submission of interim and final reports to senior management
• Execute Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for problem management to improve system uptime, availability, and productivity on critical equipment

Performance Monitoring & Optimization

• Conduct capacity tracking and utilization trending with proactive monitoring and optimization
• Initiate and execute energy efficiency programs and cost-saving measures
• Identify parameters in Building Management System (BMS) and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) system for data analysis to improve critical equipment reliability and efficiency
• Conduct alarm trending and data analysis to identify operational improvement opportunities

Sustainability & Certification

• Support Green Building Data Center certification requirements and ensure electrical systems comply with sustainability standards

Training & Development

• Support training and skill development to upskill the critical operations team and shift crews
• Facilitate knowledge sharing among colleagues on site and across other facilities

Major Activities & Oversight

• Support and coordinate major activities including annual shutdowns, electrical discrimination studies, UPS battery replacements, UPS overhauls, and equipment failure exercises
• Assist operations team with troubleshooting electrical failures and coordinate with equipment vendors for resolution
• Participate in review and approval committees for Permits-to-Work (PTW), Method of Statements (MOS), and Risk Assessments (RA)

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with focus on data center or critical infrastructure operations

Technical Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, BMS, and CMMS/DCIM systems
• Strong ability to articulate and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Core Competencies

• Technical expertise in electrical systems and HT/LT infrastructure
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Compliance and standards management
• Performance optimization and continuous improvement
• Systems thinking and operational excellence
• Change management and stakeholder communication