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Shift Technician (Mechanical) – Job Description

Role Overview

The Shift Technician (Mechanical) is responsible for attending and completing assigned service requests, and for supporting both preventive and reactive maintenance activities for mechanical systems within the facility. This includes HVAC, chilled‑water systems, pumps, compressors, mechanical plant equipment, and supporting infrastructure. The role also provides coordination support for minor projects and ensures safe, reliable, and compliant operations across the site.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Mechanical Operations & Maintenance:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems, including HVAC, AHU/FCU units, chilled water systems, pumps, motors, compressors, piping, and mechanical plant equipment.

• Monitor mechanical system performance to ensure optimal operation and minimal downtime.

• Respond to mechanical faults, troubleshoot issues, and recommend corrective actions.

• Oversee mechanical‑related work orders, ensuring timely completion within agreed KPI thresholds.

• Coordinate with OEM vendors and contractors for specialized mechanical servicing.

• Support minor mechanical project activities, including equipment upgrades and system enhancements.

• Ensure mechanical maintenance tasks comply with all company, client, and statutory standards.

2.

Vendor & Work Order Coordination:

• Manage and track vendor performance, ensuring quality delivery of mechanical services.

• Validate service reports, quotations, and invoices for mechanical work.

• Create and manage recurring maintenance schedules for mechanical vendors.

• Coordinate day‑to‑day oversight of mechanical work orders with service providers and the client.

• Assist the Facilities Manager with task assignment to technical staff related to mechanical operations.

• Arrange contractor submissions such as JHA, worker lists, PTW documents, and scheduling.

• Monitor and validate contractor safety induction status.

3.

Communication & Client Interface:

• Maintain strong working relationships with client representatives, facilities teams, and service providers.

• Provide timely communication and escalation to the Facility Manager, client, or OEM vendors as required.

• Support general facility management requests and ensure minimal operational disruption during mechanical works.

• Act as an interface with clients, visitors, and guests as required.

• Provide updates, follow‑ups, and closure communication for mechanical‑related service requests.

4. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure all mechanical tasks are conducted in a safe manner, maintaining a hazard‑free work environment.

• Conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for mechanical activities.

• Work closely with the HSE team to implement and execute HSE procedures onsite.

• Support contractor compliance with PTW (Permit to Work) requirements.

5. Compliance, Reporting & Administration

• Prepare weekly reports supporting incident review, performance metrics, and mechanical system status.

• Assist with budget analysis, cost tracking, and mechanical maintenance reporting.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives for mechanical system reliability and efficiency.

• Train vendors and engineers on mechanical‑related CMMS (or applicable platforms).

• Maintain and update mechanical asset information, maintenance records, and service schedules.

• Support space planning tasks when needed, including updates to AutoCAD drawings for mechanical system allocation (optional, depending on role scope).

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.

• Mechanical technician certification preferred.

• Above 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, facilities management, or construction services.

• 1–2 years of experience in operating mechanical services within a critical facility or data‑center environment (Tier III or equivalent preferred).

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, preventive maintenance, and incident response.

• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and technical reporting.

• Familiarity with CMMS platforms and mechanical asset management tools.

Location:

On-site –Selangor, Malaysia

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