Data Center Facility Director (BKK1 - Thailand)

Who we are:

Where performance meets sustainability, Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1.6 billion in committed equity capital with investors including some of the world’s largest institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds. 

Digital Edge’s vision is to be the leading provider of sustainable, AI and hyperscale-centric digital infrastructure in Asia. Our mission is to build the foundation for the world’s digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering populations they serve. 

Founded in 2020, the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and China. The Company now owns and operates 31 data centers with over 1.4GW of secured IT power.  

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast-growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.  

Our values:  

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.  

• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.   

• Strive: We are driven and determined. 

• Excellence: We seek to deliver the best.    

• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet. 

What we need:

Reporting to the Vice President, Infrastructure Operations and dotted to the BKK Operations Director, the Facility Director is the accountable owner of infrastructure reliability, plant integrity, maintenance strategy and energy performance for BKK1.

This role will lead technical engagement through commissioning, assume authority over MEP system acceptance prior to RFS, and ensure long-term reliability, safety and efficiency of all critical infrastructure.

Key responsibilities:

Commissioning & Technical Acceptance

• Lead technical engagement throughout testing & commissioning (T&C), integrated systems testing (IST) and system validation.
• Own final technical sign-off of critical MEP systems prior to RFS.
• Ensure mechanical and electrical systems perform in accordance with design intent and resiliency standards.

Plant Integrity & Reliability

• Own maintenance philosophy, reliability standards and asset integrity strategy for all critical systems including:
  • Electrical distribution (switchgear, transformers, UPS, STS, DRUPS, batteries, generators, PDUs)
  • Mechanical cooling plant and thermal systems
  • Fire protection systems
  • Building Management Systems (BMS/EPMS)
  • Best PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness)
• Approve high-risk MOPs and oversee risk assessments for infrastructure activities.
• Provide third-level emergency technical support during critical events.

Maintenance & Lifecycle Strategy

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs aligned with DE global standards.

• Establish appropriate operational documentation (e.g. SOP, MOP, EOP) and prepare management reports

• Establish 5-year asset lifecycle and maintenance CapEx/OpEx forecasting strategies.
• Manage vendor performance, contract compliance and service quality.
• Drive energy optimization programs to achieve lowest feasible PUE while maintaining resiliency.

Change Management & Governance

• Accountable for technical approval of infrastructure changes in alignment with service impact assessment by Operations Director.
• Ensure strict compliance with DE maintenance policies and regulatory standards.
• Lead and support certification initiatives including ISO 27001, 14001, 45001, PCI DSS and related frameworks.
• Goven Change Management Control

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing Facilities Engineering team.
• Establish technical competency standards and structured training programs.
• Foster a safety-first and reliability-driven culture.

• Support Sales, Sales Engineering & Product Management team for key potential customer / Hyperscale deals.

Actively champion and implement the organization’s policies on health & safety, environment, energy, quality, information security, and business continuity, ensuring adherence to incident reporting, legal, and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical facility management.
• Strong hands-on expertise in critical MEP systems and commissioning processes.
• Proven experience in plant reliability, lifecycle planning and energy optimization.
• Data center or facility-related certifications (e.g., CDCP, CDCS, CDFOM or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Experience in hyperscale or digital infrastructure environments highly desirable.
• Fluency in English and Thai.

Join us to shape the future of Digital Infrastructure in Asia. Apply now for a confidential career discussion.