Assistant Operation & Maintenance Engineer (Perak)

Solarvest; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A solar energy company in Ipoh is looking for a skilled Solar PV O&M Technician to manage maintenance schedules and ensure compliance with safety legislation. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Electrical Engineering, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and strong problem-solving skills. This role requires good communication abilities in both Bahasa Malaysia and English and may involve travel to different regional sites.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as Solar PV O&M Technician or similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of Electrical Supply Act and related regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance schedules for solar PV systems.
• Conduct QA & QC inspections during project executions.
• Review and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment legislation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Customer orientation

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage schedule arrangements to attend any corrective, preventive, or predictive maintenance related to solar PV systems, initiate fault diagnosis and corrective actions according to Service Level Agreement
• Review daily work and routine maintenance progress by Technicians
• Review all the maintenance outcomes performed by Technicians and Contractors. Ensure that the countermeasures applied are in accordance with the standards, procedures and specifications allowed
• Conduct QA & QC inspections during project execution to ensure project quality meeting the standards
• Monitoring system performance by gathering relevant data and produce statistical performance reports
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment legislation
• Performing risk assessments and preparing Method of Statement according to the specific maintenance process
• Communicate effectively with authorities, engineering consultants, competent persons, contractors, vendors and clients during projects phase and service warranty period
• Maintain and control proper documentation and related records through the channels provided
• Supervise and monitor any works related to solar PV system performed by appointed Contractor
• Assist the Engineer in processing quotations, invoices, PO, WO, DO, and payment status to registered vendors
• Provide Inspection Report, Preventive Maintenance Report, and any product warranty claim report including inverter, PV module, data logger etc
• Provide daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually operating and performance reports on information about electricity production, efficiency, availability, maintenance performed, outages, results of inspections, manufacturer recommended services, replacements, control settings, or adjustments of equipment and protective devices
• Manage and maintain assigned company vehicle (If applicable)
• Manage, maintain, and sustain spare parts and tools inventory
• Support and involve with O&M related works at rooftop projects as per instructed by Engineer

Requirements

• Possess 2 years of working experience as Solar PV O&M Technician, or in an environment involving operation and controlling low voltage electrical equipment
• Extensive knowledge on electrical & solar PV theoretical understanding and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and reporting skills
• Possess sufficient knowledge of the Electricity Supply Act 1990 and Electricity Regulations 1994
• Possess Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Certified Electrical Supervisor by Energy Commission (ST) is an added advantage
• Certified LV Chargeman is an added advantage
• Good in computer literate
• Customer oriented, independent, and good interpersonal skills
• Possess valid driving license D and GDL, and able to base in Penang and Kedah
• Good communication in both Bahasa Malaysia and English (verbally and written)
• Physically and mentally strong and fit
• Able to work and respond on weekends and public holidays if required
• Able to work outstation to other regional sites if required