Electrical Engineer

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Johor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd. in Johor seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer for a contract position within the Oil & Gas sector.

You will provide technical input, oversee electrical systems design, testing, and maintenance to support operations. The role requires a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of hands-on experience with protection relays, transformers, switchgear, motors, and UPS. Familiarity with AutoCAD and ETAP is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Proficient with protection relays, transformers, switchgear, motors, and UPS.
• Able to read electrical drawings, SLDs, and schematics.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, ETAP, and electrical software.
• Experience in petrochemical/Oil & Gas facilities preferred.
• Exposure to EPC, brownfield projects, commissioning and start-up is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input and execute electrical engineering strategy and policy.
• Support design, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Assist operation and maintenance of electrical equipment incl. relays, transformers, switchgear, motors, UPS.
• Review and interpret drawings and SLDs.
• Support commissioning, testing, start-up activities.
• Monitor system performance and assist RCA and reliability improvements.
• Ensure safety, compliance with standards and documentation.

Skills

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Schematic reading

AutoCAD

ETAP

Power distribution

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Position : Electrical Engineer

Industry : Oil & Gas

Location : Johor

Employment : Contract

Scope of Works:

• Provide technical input and execute the Electrical Engineering Strategy, Business Plan, and Policy, delivering technical and project engineering services and specialized engineering solutions.
• Provide technical engineering support for electrical systems, including design, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement activities.
• Support the operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, including protection relays, transformers, switchgear, motors, and UPS systems.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), schematics, and technical documentation.
• Support electrical engineering activities throughout project and operational phases, including commissioning, testing, and start-up.
• Monitor electrical system performance and support root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise and contribute to technical capability development and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Ensure electrical engineering and maintenance activities comply with applicable safety requirements, regulatory standards, codes, and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate engineering and maintenance documentation and provide technical recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Support initiatives to enhance asset reliability, integrity, availability, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience.
• Conversant with electrical system design, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on knowledge of electrical equipment such as protection relays, transformers, switchgear, motors, and UPS systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, SLDs, schematics, and technical documents.
• Proficient in relevant engineering tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP, and/or other electrical simulation and analysis software.
• Good understanding of power distribution systems, maintenance work processes, and reliability practices.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience in petrochemical / Oil & Gas facilities is highly preferred.
• Experience in plant maintenance and turnaround activities will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering and asset integrity/inspection.
• Exposure to EPC, brownfield projects, commissioning, and start-up activities is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, coordination, and communication skills.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted as part of shortlisting process