Data Center Facility / Critical Facility Engineer | Elitez Group | Jakarta

Position Summary

Elitez Group of Companies is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Data Center Facility / Critical Facility professional to join our team on a full-time basis in Jakarta, Indonesia. In this specialized critical facility engineering role, you will spearhead managing mission-critical data center infrastructure, ensuring 24/7 uptime, and overseeing complex mechanical, electrical, cooling, and fire protection systems. You will work closely with cross-functional facility operations squads, engineering vendors, and enterprise stakeholders to maintain uncompromising operational resilience and safety compliance. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic degree in engineering, deep practical mastery of critical facility management, MOP/SOP/EOP governance, and immediate availability for deployment in Jakarta.

Detailed Job Description

As a Data Center Facility / Critical Facility Engineer at Elitez Group in Jakarta, you will take full ownership of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting mission-critical data center infrastructure to guarantee uninterrupted uptime and high availability. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass monitoring and maintaining cooling systems, mechanical equipment, electrical distribution, fire protection systems, and ECMS/BMS (Environmental Control Monitoring System / Building Management System). You will review engineering drawings, lead root-cause analysis (RCA) for critical incidents, manage incident response workflows, and execute Method of Procedures (MOP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP). Working in a fast-paced critical facility environment requiring strong English communication skills, you will drive operational excellence and infrastructure reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end facility operations, preventive maintenance, and corrective troubleshooting for mission-critical data center infrastructure.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize cooling systems, mechanical systems, electrical distribution, and backup power generators.
• Administer and monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Environmental Control Monitoring Systems (ECMS).
• Ensure strict adherence to fire protection safety protocols, suppression systems, and life-safety compliance.
• Lead root-cause analysis (RCA), incident management, and rapid resolution of critical facility anomalies and failures.
• Develop, review, and execute Method of Procedures (MOP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP).
• Read, interpret, and update complex engineering drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, and architectural layouts.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional facility technicians, engineering vendors, and client IT stakeholders in Jakarta.
• Ensure uncompromising adherence to data center uptime SLAs, environmental health, and safety (EHS) regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive technical logs, asset registers, maintenance records, and compliance audit reports.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional work experience in Data Center, Critical Facility, or advanced Facility Management environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of data center cooling systems, mechanical systems, and electrical power distribution.
• Proven proficiency with ECMS / BMS platforms and critical monitoring infrastructure.
• Ability to read, interpret, and navigate complex engineering drawings, schematics, and single-line diagrams.
• Proven experience in root-cause analysis (RCA), incident management, and executing MOP / SOP / EOP protocols.
• Strong leadership, analytical problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination capabilities.
• Good English communication skills (verbal and written) is a MUST.
• Professional availability for full-time employment in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP), Certified Data Centre Facilities Operations Manager (CDFOM), or LEED accreditation.
• Hands-on experience with high-voltage switchgear, UPS systems, CRAC/CRAH units, and chilled water plants.
• Prior working experience in tier-3 or tier-4 enterprise colocation data centers or telecommunications facilities.
• Proficiency in computer-aided facility management (CAFM) and enterprise asset management software.
• Strong background in ITIL service management frameworks and critical facility risk assessment.

Application Information

Salary/Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Deadline: Open until filled

Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred

Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (Jakarta, Indonesia)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for critical facility and data center engineering roles, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands-on experience with MOP/SOP/EOP execution, electrical/cooling infrastructure maintenance, and root-cause analysis methodologies.