About Vantage

Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Site Operations Department

The Site Operations Department is responsible for the overall health of all mechanical and electrical systems, building maintenance, and performance of all data modules in our data centers. The team is staffed 24 x 7 onsite with Critical Facilities Engineers (CFEs) working on shift.  This team is the face of Vantage to our customers and the guaranty of business continuity and excellence of Operations of our campus as well as the performance of our customer installations. Using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to plan and track maintenance activities, the Site Operations department is responsible for all preventative and corrective maintenance.  Our culture expects and rewards team performance that engages directly with the customers and the facility infrastructure.

Position Description

The 275kv Resident Engineer, Malaysia is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of all electrical systems within the facility, including high-voltage and low-voltage infrastructure such as switchgear, transformers, RMUs, and backup power systems.

This role is critical in maintaining 24/7 uninterrupted power supply, performing switching operations, responding to electrical faults, and supporting both preventive and corrective maintenance activities. The HT Chargeman acts as a first responder during electrical incidents, ensuring rapid fault isolation and system restoration while minimizing operational downtime.

The position requires strong technical expertise in high-voltage systems, strict adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to perform effectively in a mission critical data centre environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance scheduling, work orders, and operational planning.

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems, including High Voltage (275kV, 33kV, 11kV) and Low Voltage (415V, 240V).

• Perform electrical switching activities including Isolation, energization, de-energization, earthing and restoration of systems.

• Execute all switching strictly in accordance with approved SOPs, PTW, and LOTO procedures.

• Liaise with regulatory bodies and utility providers such TNB (Tenaga Nasional Berhad), DOSH (Department of Occupational Safety and Health) & Suruhanjaya Tenaga (Energy Commission).

• Monitor and analyse daily power consumption.

• Provide hand on support for operations

• Support system restoration and corrective maintenance activities.

• Participate in MOP & EOP drills and operational readiness exercises. 

• Ensure compliance with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001).

• Participate in audits and ensure timely closure of findings.

• Ensure strict adherence to EHS policies, PTW, and LOTO procedures.

Job Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

• 275kV competent engineer certification (HT) recognized by Suruhanjaya Tenaga.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in high-voltage electrical systems or mission-critical facilities.

• Strong knowledge of Electrical distribution systems, switching operations and safety procedures

• Experience with CMMS systems & BMS and electrical monitoring tools

• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive mindset.

• Good communication and coordination skills in English & Bahasa Malaysia

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.