Electrical Engineer

Lam Soon; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Pasir Gudang is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to enhance operational efficiency. The successful candidate will plan and lead maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with food safety and electrical regulations. They will require expertise in PLC and SCADA systems, alongside a Degree in Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities also include guiding junior technicians, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining an efficient maintenance schedule. This role demands excellent organizational and technical skills within the food processing sector.

Qualifications

• Training in PLC and SCADA systems required.
• Knowledge of electrical safety regulations needed.
• Ability to respond swiftly to emergencies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan maintenance activities for optimal efficiency.
• Lead the team in troubleshooting and repair.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Knowledge in PLC and SCADA systems

Power distribution

Technical knowledge in machinery

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Purpose

To plan and lead a team to perform maintenance activities for optimum efficiency and cost.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Management:
   • Maintain and update FSSC 22000, HACCP & other system for the department.
   • Liaison with various parties concerned to support the necessary preparations, audits and regulatory compliance's.
2. Machinery, Equipment Maintenance and Calibration:
   • Lead, motivate, plan and coordinate the electricians to carry out the maintenance activities for optimum machine uptime.
   • Lead and motivate the team for troubleshooting, repair & upkeep of the machinery and overall factory equipment.
   • Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems, control panels, motors, drives, and power distribution equipment.
   • Diagnose and rectify wiring faults, sensor failures, and instrument malfunctions in production equipment.
   • Carry out root‑cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to minimize recurrence.
   • Troubleshoot, modify, and fine‑tune PLC programs (Siemens / Allen‑Bradley / Panasonic / Omron) to ensure smooth plant operation.
   • Attend to programming issues and provide timely support to production teams.
   • Maintain and update SCADA systems, ensuring accurate real‑time data display, alarms, and control functionality.
   • Liaise with automation vendors for program back‑up, software updates, and system upgrades.
   • Conduct condition‑based inspections and monitoring of electrical devices such as MCCs, transformers, switch‑gears, drives, and control panels.
   • Support the planning and execution of preventive maintenance and calibration schedules to ensure high reliability and minimum downtime.
   • Keep proper records of maintenance activities, inspection results, and electrical performance trends. Maintain proper documentation for electrical system drawings, single line diagrams, and equipment histories.
   • Support installation, commissioning, and upgrading of new electrical and control systems in the plant.
   • Participate in energy‑saving initiatives and automation improvement projects to enhance process efficiency and equipment reliability.
   • Provide technical input for equipment modification or replacement proposals.
   • Provide standby coverage and attend breakdowns promptly, including after‑office hours, weekends, or night shifts if required.
   • Ensure quick response to critical plant issues to minimize production disruption.
   • Coordinate closely with production, mechanical, and production teams to resolve multidisciplinary issues.
   • Collaborate with all the departments in identifying opportunities to continuously improve production methods/ techniques and cost savings projects.
   • Work collaboratively with maintenance, production, and utility teams to maintain plant reliability.
   • Report maintenance findings, improvement recommendations and incident summaries to the Maintenance Manager.
3. Operations Management:
   • Lead and motivate the team for optimum performance with technical support.
   • Provide technical guidance and training to junior technicians and electricians.
   • Coordination and mobilising of resources for smooth execution of missions.
4. Safeguarding occupational health and safety:
   • Ensure all electrical work complies with Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) regulations, electrical safety standards, and company safety procedures.
5. Food Safety Reporting:
   • Report food safety concerns or issues in the workplace to superiors.
6. Ad hoc Assignment:
   • To perform other duties as assigned by Management from time to time.

Qualifications and Experiences

Qualifications

• Training / Certification in PLC and SCADA systems (e.g., Siemens, GE Fanuc, Panasonic, Beckhoff, Allen Bradley, etc).
• Knowledge of industrial electrical standards and safety regulations, including GMP, HACCP, and electrical safety practices in food plants.
• Able to work independently, under pressure, and respond swiftly to plant emergencies.
• Possession of Electrical Chargeman AO / BO certificate is an added advantage.

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Professional Certification in related field.

Skills

• Strong knowledge in PLC (Siemens / Allen‑Bradley / Omron) and SCADA systems.
• Familiar with power distribution, motor control, VSDs, instrumentation, and panel wiring.
• Technical knowledge in machinery, equipment maintenance.
• Calm and resilient with logical thinking.
• Proactive and predictive to deal with technical issues and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate inter‑departmental activities effectively.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities to address potential issues proactively.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.

Computer Literacy

Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of working experience in industrial plant maintenance, preferably in food processing / margarine / palm oil industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in overseeing project/ improvement management.
• Previous experience in leading and managing a team of maintenance crews.

Knowledgeable in

• ISO 22000 Food Safety System Certification Systems
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

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