SENIOR DATA CENTER PLANNING ENGINEER (AUTOMATION)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent coordination, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the design, implementation, commissioning, and operation of Building Management Systems (BMS), Power Management Systems (PMS/EPMS), SCADA, and Industrial Automation Systems, preferably within mission‑critical facilities or data centers.
• Hands‑on experience with PLC programming, HMI development, industrial automation platforms, and control system integration.
• Experience in working with multiple stakeholders in complex engineering and construction projects.
• Proficiency in SCADA systems, PLC programming, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, and scripting tools.
• Solid understanding of OT/IT network architectures, industrial communication protocols, and automation system integration.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, BACnet/IP, OPC UA, SNMP, MQTT, and IEC 61850.
• Solid understanding of Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security, including network segmentation, access management, patch management, backup and recovery strategies, and industrial cyber security standards such as IEC 62443.
• Experience with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms and integration with BMS, PMS, EMS, and CMMS solutions is preferred.
• Experience in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and commissioning activities.
• Relevant automation certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, implement, and continuously improve automation and management platforms, including DCIM, BMS, PMS/EPMS, EMS, and SCADA, for new and existing data center projects in compliance with international standards and company design principles.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical specifications, engineering standards, design criteria, and architecture documents for automation systems.
• Lead the design, engineering, implementation, integration, testing, and commissioning of automation systems to maximize operational reliability, availability, safety, and efficiency.
• Define and implement cyber security requirements for BMS, PMS, SCADA, and other Operational Technology (OT) systems in accordance with corporate cyber security policies and industry standards.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of automation systems, including software upgrades, firmware updates, hardware replacement planning, licensing, backup strategies, disaster recovery planning, and vendor support.
• Lead the integration of automation platforms with electrical, mechanical, IT infrastructure, monitoring systems, DCIM platforms, and third‑party applications through standard industrial protocols and APIs.
• Develop automation workflows, dashboards, reports, scripts, data transformations, alarms, and system interfaces to improve operational efficiency and reporting capabilities.
• Troubleshoot automation, communication, software, networking, data acquisition, and system integration issues across multiple platforms.
• Prepare technical specifications, scope of work, tender documents, and technical evaluation reports for procurement activities.
• Review technical submittals, shop drawings, method statements, and vendor documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Plan, supervise, and monitor installation, testing, commissioning, and site deployment activities for automation systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Integrated Systems Testing (IST), performance testing, and final handover activities at automation systems.
• Coordinate automation‑related activities with electrical, mechanical, IT, network, cyber security, construction, operations, and facility management teams.
• Manage automation contractors, system integrators, and technology partners by monitoring project quality, technical compliance, software maintenance, support services, and contractual deliverables.
• Monitor automation system performance by analyzing operational data, identifying performance bottlenecks, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform system health checks, periodic audits, risk assessments, cybersecurity assessments, and gap analyses for existing automation infrastructure.
• Develop mitigation plans and oversee the implementation of corrective actions to minimize operational and cyber security risks.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation, digitalization, analytics, AI‑assisted monitoring, predictive maintenance, and advanced alarming strategies.
• Conduct technical evaluations, Proof of Concept (PoC) studies, pilot implementations, and benchmarking of new automation technologies and products.
• Track emerging technologies, global trends, and industry best practices related to data center automation, OT infrastructure, and smart facility management.
• Identify and implement initiatives to improve energy efficiency and sustainability by optimizing cooling systems, power monitoring, energy management systems, and facility automation.
• Ensure automation systems comply with company standards, customer requirements, applicable regulations, and international industry standards.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, operation manuals, as‑built documentation, and lessons learned for internal knowledge sharing.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to internal engineering and operations teams while supporting critical operational issues when required.