Horizontal Talent Hiring! Full Time Data Centre Site Lead in Johor - Ricebowl

• Location: Johor, Malaysia (On-site)
• Employment Type: Permanent
  
  

About The Opportunity

Our client is a leading digital infrastructure company expanding its hyperscale data centre footprint across the Asia-Pacific region. They are seeking an experienced Data Centre Site Lead to support the transition of a new hyperscale data centre in Johor from construction into live operations.

This is a unique opportunity to join the Asset Owner's team and play a key role in ensuring operational readiness, overseeing service delivery, and working closely with the appointed Operating Partner to deliver world-class data centre operations.

Key Responsibilities

As the Data Centre Site Lead, you will:

• Represent the Asset Owner on-site during the transition from construction to operations.
• Oversee the appointed Operating Partner responsible for day-to-day facility operations.
• Monitor operational performance and ensure compliance with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and operational standards.
• Review incident reports, maintenance activities, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to ensure operational excellence.
• Work closely with customers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth site operations.
• Support operational readiness activities prior to the site's Go-Live.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure services are delivered in accordance with contractual commitments.
• Identify operational risks and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company governance requirements.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience in Data Centre Operations, Critical Facilities, Mission Critical Facilities, or similar environments.
• Experience working in hyperscale, enterprise, or colocation data centres.
• Strong understanding of critical infrastructure, including:
• MV/LV Electrical Systems
• UPS & Backup Power Systems
• Generators
• Cooling Systems (CRAH/CRAC, Chillers)
• BMS/DCIM platforms
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, or outsourced service providers.
• Familiarity with operational governance, SLA management, and customer-facing environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join?

• Be part of a landmark hyperscale data centre project in Johor.
• Join the Asset Owner's team and contribute to the successful launch of a new mission-critical facility.
• Work alongside leading operators, consultants, and industry experts.
• Gain exposure to one of the fastest-growing sectors in digital infrastructure.
• Opportunity to shape operational excellence from the very beginning.