Operations Engineer

Role And Responsibilities

OVERALL ROLE

This position is to assist the Operations Manager in the day-to-day operation.

Major Responsibilities

• Attend / Response customer phone calls, emails, support tickets and collect customer requests and data
• Understanding networks and provide product information
• Patching of switches, servers, and other ICT equipment
• Updating Patch Manager records according to the Vendors Reports
• Solve common problems such as verification of hardware and software, installation issues, and setup
• Checking data centre racking / unracking and cabling
• Escort and manage the Vendors and organizing the works schedule
• Coordinating with other departments and interactions with clients
• Checking the comms rooms conditions and conduct routine inspections
• Managing all cabling and IT hardware installation/decommissioning tasks and coordinate with the Vendors for executing the works
• Preparing the change requests, permits and other required documentations for the cabling and IT hardware requests
  
  

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Ideal Experience

• Thorough understanding of building services design and engineering management
• Strong sense of technical services continuity, awareness of risks and impact of daily operations
• Ability to identify and implement opportunities for operational efficiency / improvements and implement agreed solutions
• Provide oversight to improve service levels
• Ability to support Service Management and related processes (e.g., Service Request, Incident, Change)
• Ability to perform data centre racking / unracking and cabling, basic rack cabling tidy-up / clean-up
• Ability to perform hardware installations, decommission and cable installations, cable removal which include troubleshooting and testing
• Working knowledge and /or experience in IT devices hardware maintenance, and break-fix support
• Working knowledge of physical Enterprise-class IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft server hardware, networking, and Data Centre Power schemes
• Ability to execute the Power Maintenance Events
• Ability to handle tape backup media and prepare for offsite storage
• Ability to perform physical audits and ensure the Service Management database is updated and accurate
• Comfortable working in a challenging environment as part of a team and maintain business relationships to meet and exceed client expectations
• Comfortable managing incidents and service failures
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with English and local language(s)
  
  

Desirable

• Microsoft / Linux / UNIX certification and/or administration experience
• Network certification - CCNA, Network+
• Data Centre related certification - CDCP/S/E, CDCMP/TP
  
  

Critical Competencies for Success (with corresponding 'I am JLL behaviours')

Client Focus & Relationship Management - 'I Value my Customers'

• Demonstrates proactive & professional approach to customer service and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to interact with a wide range of client staff, including senior levels
• Ability to manage conflict and balance between client and firm requirements
  
  

People Management and Team Leadership - 'I am a Team Player'

• Ability to deliver requirements through a remote matrix-reporting team effectively, promoting open, constructive and collaborative relationships at all levels
  
  

Program Management & Organizational Skills - 'I Am Proactive'

• Excellent planning & organizational skills to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines
• Proven ability to manage multiple and complex operational matters on a daily basis
• Provide oversight to improve service levels. Train, mentor, and suggest improvements / modifications to training programs
  
  

Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking - 'I am Innovative'

• Capacity to deal with ambiguity and solve complex problems effectively
• Analytical proven ability to solve problems using a quantitative approach
• Proven ability to employ holistic approaches and looks at long term solutions
  
  

Other Personal Characteristics

• Attention to detail
• Strives for compliance while being agile to adapt to business needs and change
• Natural communicator who enjoys engaging at all levels
• Self-motivated and confident
• Exhibits honesty & trustworthiness
• Open to new ideas & willing to challenge status quo
• Works well with diverse teams from various countries/cultures
  
  

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

Client Representatives

INDIRECT REPORTS

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REPORTING TO

Operations Manager

Indirect report to the APAC Regional Engineering Director