Operations Engineer II, Philippines

Who we are:

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 billion in committed capital.

Our mission is to bridge the digital divide across Asia Pacific by building the sustainable digital ecosystems of the future. Through building and operating state-of-the-art, energy efficient data centers rich with connectivity options, we bring new colocation and interconnect options to the Asian market, making digital infrastructure deployment in the region easy, efficient and economical.

Founded in 2020 the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines.

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.  
• Grit: We are driven and determined.
• Excellence: We optimize for success.
• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet.

What we need:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will perform the fundamental function to keep operational readiness of Digital Edge Data Center environment in daily operation on 24/7 shift.

This role will be based in Laguna, the Philippines.

Key responsibilities:

• Performs maintenance and service repairs on critical Data Center systems (UPS, PDU, Diesel Generators, ATS equipment and Building Controls, Chillers, CRAH,ETC), as well as all industrial electrical equipment and systems that include power distribution components/wiring, electronic components and lighting systems throughout the Data Center campus, to ensure efficient operation and adherence with relevant codes.

• Operate and inspect emergency power generation and reliability equipment; determining systems are functioning properly and that maintenance is performed in accordance with original manufacturer’s recommendations.

• Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines, relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

•  During staff shifts, schedule, coordinate, and oversee all maintenance vendors during maintenance and break/fix events to ensure personnel safety, protect the Facility’s critical equipment, and maintain power to the critical load.

• Develop reliability reports to assist in identifying areas of concern that could develop into future problems.

• Daily walk-through of Facility documenting parameters such as power availability, temperature and humidity, alarm status, etc. to be catalogued and compared for identification of discrepancies and trends.

• Ensures availability and capacity targets are achieved and maintained for data centers and technical infrastructure for all DIGITAL EDGE PHILIPPINES. Data Center facilities.

• Performs provisioning of racks, cross connects and accomplish tickets within SLA and will undertake for the most part routine, simple tasks such as responding to clients’ request and daily monitoring routine

• Actively champion and implement policies and procedures for occupational health & safety in the workplace, information security management, environmental management systems; incident management; and comply with all legal regulatory requirements of the organization

The successful candidate:

• Bachelor's Degree of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

• Must have Registered Electrical/Mechanical Engineer License. Registered Master Electrician is an advantage.

• At least with Two (3) years of technical experience in data center operation

• Certified Data Center Specialist – CDCS

• Ability to read and create MEPF load schedules and plans

• Experienced with building and data center operations

• Excellent analysis and technical trouble shooting skills

• Average communication skills

• Average technical writing/documentation skill

• Average Autocad skills