Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized, security-conscious, and technically proficient Engineer I (ITAD Project Lead) to oversee our end-to-end onsite data destruction and data centre decommissioning projects. In this role, you will bridge the gap between project planning and hands-on field execution. You will lead field technicians through complex infrastructure teardowns, enforce rigorous data security standards, ensure dynamic asset-tracking accuracy, and deliver certified outcomes directly from live enterprise environments.
Project Planning & Execution
Work within a cross functional team to formulate onsite decommissioning project plans, including timelines, labour allocations, chain-of-custody protocols, and risk mitigation strategies.
Lead onsite field operations for data centre infrastructure retirement, encompassing the decommissioning of servers, storage arrays, network hardware, and structured cabling systems.
Coordinate the exact sequence of equipment dismounting, labelling, staging, and packing.
Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for clients, data centre facilities managers, and the cross-functional teams.
Data Destruction & Chain of Custody
Enforce strict adherence to security and data privacy policies, complying with global standards such as NIST SP 800-88, IEEE*************.
Oversee and execute onsite data destructionprotocols, including high-volume software-based data sanitization, physicaldegaussing, and hardware shredding/crushing/punching.
Reconcile physical storage media counts againstserialization manifests prior to destruction to ensure zero inventorydiscrepancies.
Logistics & Material Management
Oversee the secure categorization of decommissioned assets into separate streams for client redeployment, resale/remarketing, destruction, and e-waste recycling.
Work with the Logistics team to implement strict chain-of-custody controls, including tamper-evident packaging, serialized inventory manifests, and secure transport scheduling.
Team Leadership & Compliance
Supervise, mentor, and schedule technical field teams and subcontractors during onsite deployments, driving a culture of safety and precision.
Handle localized operational incidents, unexpected timeline blockers, or facility constraint changes promptly.
Requirement
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), data centre decommissioning, or enterprise IT infrastructure management.
Proven experience leading onsite technical teams in mission-critical data centre environments.
Strong knowledge of server hardware, storage infrastructure (SAN, NAS, DAS), network equipment, and data centre physical infrastructure.
Frequent travel to client sites, data centres, and project locations is required.
Proficient in using certified data erasure software (e.g., Blancco) and industrial data destruction equipment such as degaussers and mobile shredders.
Strong inventory management and asset-tracking capabilities with meticulous attention to serialized asset control.
Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions under tight timelines and operational pressures.
Physically fit and capable of handling IT equipment weighing up to 20kg, and working within active data centre environments
TES is founded in year 2005 while rebranding to SK tes in Apr 2024, further strengthening synergies with SK ecoplant and positioning SK tes for further global growth and expansion. SK tes is a leading global e-waste recycling company with an international footprint across 40+ owned facilities in 20+ countries. We provide professional e-waste management solutions and serve some of the largest brands in the world including OEMs, blue-chip MNCs as well as government agencies to help our valued customers manage and eliminate the risks surrounding data security, compliance and environmental impact, while maximizing value recovery on IT assets.