About the role
AI summarisedThe Site Lead is responsible for maintaining the operational integrity of Data Center (DC) critical Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) systems, ensuring 100% uptime through proactive management, shift supervision, and adherence to strict operational protocols in a critical environment.
IndustrialOnsite
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Facility Manager and SMEs in planning and daily management of DC Operations and Preventive Maintenance to ensure 100% uptime of critical M&E systems.
- Manage Shift Teams, conducting daily walkthroughs to record faults and defects in M&E equipment.
- Track and follow up on all findings requiring repair, replacement, or improvement to ensure resolution within SLAs.
- Plan and train shift duty personnel to maintain accuracy, consistency, and quality of work, aiming for zero HSE/Security/SLA impacting incidents.
- Monitor FOC to ensure EPMS, BMS, and Fire System alarms are responded to promptly, containing faults as per the escalation plan.
- Conduct daily routine checklists to verify no environmental abnormalities and all critical M&E systems are in good working condition.
- Oversee subcontractors, reviewing method statements, risk assessments, and MSDS to ensure compliance with site health & safety procedures.
- Maintain logs and records of instrument readings, equipment, and consumable stock levels.
- Conduct daily morning operational tool-box meetings and provide shift handovers on all outstanding issues.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 or more years of experience in a data center or other Critical Environment.
- Proficiency in both Electrical and Mechanical systems is required for the Team Lead role.
- Excellent understanding of data center electrical and mechanical systems (Feeders, Generators, UPS, Chillers, AHUs, Fire Suppression, etc.).
- Experience with complex automatic control equipment including relay logic, PLCs, and BMS integration.
- ITE/Nitec/Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or equivalent.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Visio.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends/public holidays if required.