Electrical Engineer

Kerry; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and nutrition company in Johor Bahru is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Manager to oversee electrical maintenance activities, ensuring compliance and improving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in electrical maintenance, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of HACCP. This position is a full-time, onsite role with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Certified Electrical Chargeman BO is required.
• Proficient in PLC systems and instrumentation.
• Experience with HACCP and food safety management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Optimize spare parts availability.
• Prepare maintenance procedures as per safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Chargeman BO

Instrumentation

PLC systems

Power Supply

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Minimum 5 years in electrical maintenance

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Responsible for managing electrical maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, optimizing spare parts availability, and supporting energy conservation initiatives. This role also oversees preventive and corrective maintenance programs, equipment calibration, and team development to maintain operational efficiency and safety standards.

Work Location : Pasir Gudang

Reporting to : Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Key responsibilities

1. Budget, Expenses & Spare Parts Management

• Ensure optimum spare parts availability.
  Coordinate with suppliers, purchasing department, and end users for spare parts ordering and timely deliveries.

2. Energy & Cost Savings

• Monitor and record plant electricity consumption.
• Implement energy conservation measures to reduce costs.

3. Equipment Management

• Plan and manage calibration, inspection, testing, and verification of IMTE and electrical equipment as per HACCP and food safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and rectify breakdowns related to IMTE and electrical/electronic equipment.

4. Legal & Engineering Compliance

• Conduct regular testing on earthing protection systems, fire suppression systems, UPS, diesel engine alternators, circuit breakers, and thermographic inspections.
• Ensure electrical equipment is maintained in safe condition and liaise with TNB and Suruhanjaya Tenaga for compliance.

5. People Management

• Enforce discipline and guide subordinates to perform duties effectively.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members.

6. QHSE

• Prepare and review maintenance procedures in line with environmental, health, and safety standards, HACCP, and audit requirements.

7. System Management

• Organize, plan, and implement Preventive and Corrective Maintenance programs as per PM Schedule and SAP.

8. Others

• Investigate and resolve maintenance-related complaints.
• Manage plant improvement projects according to international electrical standards.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by superiors.

Qualifications and skills

• Competency: Certified Electrical Chargeman BO.
• Technical Skills: Instrumentation, PLC systems, and Power Supply.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in electrical maintenance
• Knowledge: HACCP, food safety management systems, and statutory compliance for electrical systems.
• Soft Skills: Leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-CST1
Posting Type: LI