Electrical Engineer

Lynas Rare Earths Limited; Kuantan; On-site; MYR 66,960 - 111,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading rare earths company offers an opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead exciting innovation and engineering projects in Kuantan, Malaysia. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience in heavy or chemical industries. Proficiency with ETAP and SKM is essential. This role emphasizes effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a commitment to safety and project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in heavy industrial, chemical, or mineral processing environments.
• Registered Engineer with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
• Atleast Green Belt Six Sigma.
• Advanced ability to design the interface between heavy electrical loads and the DCS/PLC/SIS layers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Electrical FEED and detailed engineering for innovation and plant expansion projects.
• Develop and validate Electrical Load Schedules and Protection Coordination studies.
• Conduct Technical Bid Evaluations for electrical packages.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Design

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

An opportunity exists for 1 Electrical Engineer to join our new department at LAMP, Kuantan.
He/ she will lead the Electrical FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) and detailed engineering for innovation and plant expansion projects.

Requirements of this programme:

• Develop and validate Electrical Load Schedules, Single Line Diagrams (SLD), and Protection Coordination studies using software like ETAP or SKM.
• Lead the design of HV/LV power distribution, including transformer sizing, Switchgear/MCC layouts, and cable sizing (voltage drop/short circuit calculations).
• Design the physical layout of electrical and instrument trays, ensuring proper EMI segregation and Design for Maintainability to minimize plant footprint.
• Conduct Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) for electrical packages and manage external Electrical Consultants (DED) to ensure project milestones are met.
• Provide expert electrical input for HAZOP/LOPA studies, focusing on electrical hazardous area classification and arc-flash safety.

Requirements of the successful candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum 5 years’ experience in heavy industrial, chemical, or mineral processing environments.
• Registered Engineer with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
• Atleast Green Belt Six Sigma.
• Proficient of ETAP, SKM or other related to perform Load Flow, Short Circuit Analysis, and Protection Relay Coordination studies essential for plant reliability.
• Advanced ability to design the interface between heavy electrical loads and the DCS/PLC/SIS layers, specifically for Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and smart motor starters.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to confidently interact with people of all cultures at all levels.
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English. Additional language will be an advantage.
• Must be willing to work in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.