Engineer

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

This role will provide coordination and support to the planning, coordination and safe execution of electrical maintenance, operational and project activities related to electrical isolations, switching activities, outages and permit-to-work requirements to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with engineering standards and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day administration of the ESSW process, conduct routine compliance checks and escape discrepancies where required.
• Process and track electrical work permits, isolation requests, switching schedules and related safety documentation.
• Act as the central point of contact between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering teams and Contractors for planned electrical works.
• Review electrical isolation plans, switching schedules and permit requirements for maintenance and project activities.
• Provide engineering support for planned outages, shutdowns, energization and return-to-service activities.
• Liaise with Operations, Maintenance, Project Teams and Contractors to ensure safe and effective delivery of electrical works.
• Verify compliance with electrical safety procedures, isolation requirements and safe working practices.
• Verify compliance for a Work Completion Certificate (Form WR1 or WR1(A)) under Hong Kong's Electricity Ordinance, ensure the installation is inspected, tested, and certified by a registered worker before being energized.
• Review technical documentation, electrical drawings and work packs to support work planning and execution.
• Support site inspections, audits, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare engineering reports, outage plans, work schedules and technical documentation.
• Assist in contractor management and coordination of electrical works across multiple stakeholders.
• Assist with audits, inspections and document reviews relating to electrical safety systems and processes.

Requirements

• Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
• At least 5 years of post qualification work experience in electrical operations, maintenance, engineering support, permit-to-work administration or work coordination.
• Registered Electrical Worker (REW) C0 and H0 would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems, electrical isolations, switching operations and permit-to-work processes.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong planning, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.