Shift Engineer

Job Title

Shift Engineer

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Overview The Shift Engineer performs scheduled inspections, BMS monitoring, preventive maintenance, vendor escorts, operational logging, alarm verification and first-line incident response within the data centre. The role maintains accurate records, monitors critical M&E and cooling systems, and supports safe and stable operations under the direction of the Shift Lead or Facilities Supervisor.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on M&E facilities experience, strong attention to detail and disciplined adherence to approved MOP, SOP, EOP, PTW, access-control and safety requirements.

Principal Responsibilities

• Complete inspections and records: Perform all scheduled routine inspections, record findings accurately, complete daily forms, update problem and defect records, maintain the Check & Confirm list, and file required records.
• Monitor BMS and environment: Continuously monitor BMS, data hall temperature and humidity, and critical areas; record readings at the required frequency and immediately report abnormal trends.
• Monitor critical plant: Check chilled-water supply temperature, condenser-water pumps, cooling towers, associated plant and required duty/standby configurations; report abnormal temperature, pressure, flow, vibration, noise, leakage, smell or behaviour.
• Perform maintenance safely: Carry out assigned PPM within the approved schedule and in accordance with MOP, SOP, maintenance requirements, PTW, risk controls, PPE and authorised competency limits.
• Support vendor and contractor work: Escort and monitor works through completion, enforce access and safety requirements, and confirm the area and systems are returned to normal condition.
• Respond to alarms and incidents: Acknowledge BMS alarms, conduct physical verification, report failures and critical alarms through the MY01 Critical Lark group, and contact the approved standby number when additional support is required.
• Maintain event and handover information: Create event logs from initial detection to closure, prepare complete shift handover reports, synchronise operational updates before shift end, and communicate outstanding matters clearly.
• Enforce access control: Prevent unauthorised access to restricted or delivery areas, ensure critical doors are not left open or unattended, and report access concerns immediately.
• Maintain facility condition: Keep plantrooms, data halls, electrical rooms and operational areas orderly; identify and report leaks, overheating, unusual noise, obstruction or other abnormal conditions.
• Support recovery and instructions: Assist emergency response, troubleshooting, isolation, recovery and stabilisation under the direction of the Shift Lead or Facilities Supervisor and respond promptly to assigned operational requirements.

People Leader Responsibilities

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Leads/Assigns/Delegates tasks to direct reports and manages a team

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Leads/Assigns/Delegates tasks to project team

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Key Skills And Capabilities

• Hands-on understanding of critical M&E systems, BMS alarms, data hall environmental monitoring and cooling plant operation.
• Ability to perform inspections, record readings, identify abnormalities and complete accurate operational documentation.
• Working knowledge of PPM, MOP, SOP, EOP, PTW, PPE, access control and safe working requirements.
• Practical troubleshooting, alarm verification, incident escalation and emergency response capability.
• Good shift handover, electronic log, event log and defect tracking skills.
• Clear communication, teamwork, discipline and attention to detail in a 24x7 critical environment.

Professional Experience

• 2 years of experience in data centre, critical facilities, building services or mission-critical M&E operations.
• Relevant diploma, trade or technical qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, Facilities Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with BMS monitoring, routine inspections, PPM, vendor escorts and operational records is preferred.
• Relevant safety, electrical, mechanical, data centre or emergency response certifications are advantageous.
• Able to work shifts, support emergency activities and comply with site access, safety and operational procedures.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”