Join a globally recognized technology and internet services company as a Data Center Engineer supporting one of Japan's critical digital infrastructures. Based at the Nagaoka Data Center in Niigata, you will oversee the operation, maintenance, and facility management of mission-critical infrastructure that powers a large-scale digital ecosystem used by millions of customers.
Working within the Facility Management Group, you will collaborate closely with facility engineers, external vendors, and on-site management teams to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of essential data center operations. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in data center facilities, electrical systems, cooling infrastructure, and vendor management who are looking to develop their careers within a world-class technology organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily operations and monthly planning meetings with on-site facility management vendors.
- Monitor critical facility alerts and coordinate timely incident escalation to maintain maximum system availability.
- Prepare maintenance approvals, documentation, and reports using Microsoft Office applications.
- Manage procurement activities, vendor work requests, purchasing processes, and administrative documentation.
- Track annual facility budgets and monitor project expenditures.
- Oversee environmental controls including server room temperature and humidity management.
- Plan and coordinate server rack installations, low-voltage power infrastructure, and data center expansion projects.
- Ensure facility operations comply with internal standards, maintenance procedures, and operational best practices.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Basic knowledge of data center facilities, including electrical power systems, cooling infrastructure, and rack environments.
- Experience supporting infrastructure operations, facilities management, or technical building services.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience coordinating vendors, maintenance activities, or operational projects.
- Understanding of facility maintenance processes, documentation, and operational procedures.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with vendors and internal teams.
- Strong organizational skills with careful attention to detail.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and operational issue management.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining operational quality.
- Team-oriented mindset with strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Native Level
- English: Basic Level
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Japanese Electrician License (電気工事士).
- Experience working in data center facilities or mission-critical infrastructure environments.
- Knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems, UPS equipment, HVAC systems, or power distribution.
- Experience planning server rack installations and facility capacity management.
- Familiarity with enterprise data center operations and critical infrastructure management.
About the Company
Our client is a leading global technology and e-commerce company operating more than 70 digital services used by millions of customers worldwide. The Data Center Management Facility Team is responsible for maintaining the physical infrastructure that supports these services, ensuring high availability, operational reliability, and business continuity.
Based in Nagaoka, Niigata, this role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to essential digital infrastructure within a highly structured and technology-driven organization.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Work at a state-of-the-art enterprise data center supporting one of the world's largest digital ecosystems.
- Gain hands-on experience with data center infrastructure, electrical systems, cooling equipment, and facility management.
- Collaborate with experienced facility engineers and infrastructure specialists.
- Build expertise in mission-critical infrastructure operations and long-term capacity planning.
- Stable long-term contract with consistent renewal opportunities.
- Modern recruitment process with online interviews available via Zoom.
- Excellent opportunity to develop a long-term career in data center engineering and critical facilities management.
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