Electrical Outages & Permits Coordinator

Leighton Asia; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Leighton Asia is seeking an Electrical Coordination professional to oversee planning, coordination and safe execution of electrical maintenance, outages and permit-to-work activities, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and operational requirements.

The role focuses on managing permits, isolation requests, switching schedules and safety documentation; acting as the liaison among Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Contractors to deliver safe, efficient projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in electrical operations, maintenance, or permit-to-work coordination.
• REW C0 and H0 registration would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems, isolations, switching operations and permit-to-work processes.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong planning, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administration of the ESSW process and conduct routine compliance checks.
• Process and track electrical work permits, isolation requests, switching schedules and safety docs.
• Act as the central point of contact between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Contractors for planned electrical works.
• Review isolation plans, switching schedules and permit requirements for maintenance and projects.
• Provide engineering support for planned outages, shutdowns, energization and return-to-service activities.
• Liaise with Operations, Maintenance, Project Teams and Contractors to ensure safe delivery of electrical works.
• Verify compliance with electrical safety procedures and isolation requirements.
• Review Work Completion Certificates under Hong Kong Electricity Ordinance and ensure inspection and testing by a registered worker.
• Review technical documentation to support work planning and execution.
• Support site inspections, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare engineering reports, outage plans and technical documentation.
• Assist in contractor management and coordination across stakeholders.
• Assist with audits and document reviews related to electrical safety systems.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Electrical safety

Permit-to-work administration

Reading electrical drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

Leighton Asia is seeking an Electrical Coordination professional to oversee planning, coordination and safe execution of electrical maintenance, outages and permit-to-work activities, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and operational requirements.

The role focuses on managing permits, isolation requests, switching schedules and safety documentation; acting as the liaison among Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Contractors to deliver safe, efficient projects.