Data Center Technician

About the role

CBRE's Global Workplace Solutions team is looking for a Data Center Technician in Singapore to support the reliable operation and maintenance of a critical data center in the Jurong West area. This is a hands-on technical position covering mechanical and engineering systems, with preventative and reactive maintenance, fault troubleshooting and day-to-day facility support. The role follows a Monday to Friday day-shift schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections and hands-on maintenance of critical M&E systems and equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond to reactive maintenance requests and equipment faults.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS), investigate alarms and support corrective actions.
• Walk through the building and site, taking operational readings from systems such as UPS, PDUs and utilities.
• Support electrical maintenance, including readings, minor installations and wiring, documentation and tool/equipment preparation.
• Interpret basic electrical drawings and follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and other safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot facility and plant faults and support emergency repairs when needed.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors while complying with site procedures, safety and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete basic technical reports.

Required profile

• Diploma or technical qualification in Electrical, Electrical Power, Electronics or a related discipline preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a data center environment; candidates from other critical facilities or technical maintenance roles should ideally bring 4-5 years.
• Good understanding of electrical systems, including reading and interpreting basic electrical drawings.
• Practical knowledge of LOTO and safe maintenance practices.
• Hands-on exposure to M&E maintenance, troubleshooting, minor electrical installations or wiring.
• Electrical certifications such as PW4 or Chargeman are an advantage but not mandatory.