Electrical Engineer

WILHELMSEN PORT SERVICES MALAYSIA SDN BHD; Labuan; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Port Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Labuan seeks an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to support the Technical Superintendent in equipment maintenance and asset management for cold lay-up vessels. You will lead the Electrical Maintenance Team, oversee routine maintenance, and ensure safe operation of shipboard electrical systems, alarms, and shore connections.

The role requires coordinating with vessel crews and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in shipping operations and maintenance.
• Experience with maintenance and electrical systems.
• Diploma/Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Electrical Maintenance Team for vessels assigned to WSMLD lay-up services.
• Perform routine electrical maintenance and respond to emergencies.
• Train team members on safe handling of shipboard machinery.
• Inspect equipment such as Fire Alarm Panels, Bilge Alarms, GPS, VHF, and batteries.
• Supervise shore generator operations and switchboard checks.
• Prepare defect reports and support commissioning of shore connections.
• Attend meetings for new vessels and provide progress updates.
• Act as part of the Emergency Response Team.

Skills

Electrical systems

Maintenance planning

Team supervision

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

WILHELMSEN PORT SERVICES MALAYSIA SDN BHD

To assist the Technical Superintendent in all electrical equipment maintenance and asset management activities within WSMLD lay-up services for cold lay-up vessels at Labuan (Brunei Bay Anchorage).

To oversee the Maintenance Team (Electrical).

To be responsible for all vessels assigned by Management in relation to electrical maintenance.

To perform routine maintenance in accordance with agreed requirements.

To familiarize, educate, and train all team members and watchmen on the safe and correct handling of shipboard machinery and equipment, including safety items.

To be available on short notice to respond to operational emergencies.

To provide overall supervision to check and inspect watchmen's critical equipment, including Fire Alarm Panels, Bilge Alarms, GPS, VHF, batteries, portable battery chargers, and other electrical items.

To provide overall supervision to check and inspect the proper operation of dehumidifier (DH) machines.

To provide overall supervision to check and inspect shore generator operations and parameters.

To check shore connection panels and switchboards (e.g., voltage and frequency) to ensure they are in the correct order as per vessel requirements.

To maintain and update reports on defect issues related to DH machines and other WSMLD equipment on board cold lay-up vessels.

To attend initial meetings for new vessels arriving for cold lay-up, provide daily work progress updates, and support commissioning of shore generators to vessel shore connections.

To communicate with team members regarding any electrical issues and challenges.

To be available on short notice to respond to operational emergencies.

To serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

Qualifications Mandatory requirements

Minimum of three (3) years' working experience in the shipping industry, specifically in operations and maintenance.

Demonstrated experience with maintenance and electrical systems.

Diploma/Degree holders in relevant certifications from a recognized institution.

Additional preferences

Experienceintroubleshooting,repair,andpreventivemaintenanceofelectricalsystemsand equipment for ship's equipment and machineries.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple operational and maintenance priorities effectively.

Good communication and teamwork abilities with both operational and technical personnel.