Electrical Engineer (Johor)

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Johor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd. invites applications for an Electrical Engineer on a contract basis in Johor, Malaysia. The role focuses on delivering electrical engineering strategies, supporting design, testing, maintenance and troubleshooting across projects and operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, supporting commissioning and startup, and driving reliability improvements while complying with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience.
• Conversant with electrical system design, testing, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on knowledge of protection relays, transformers, switchgear, motors and UPS systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ETAP or similar tools is required.
• Experience in petrochemical/Oil & Gas facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input and execute the Electrical Engineering Strategy, Business Plan, and Policy.
• Deliver technical and project engineering services and specialized engineering solutions.
• Support electrical systems design, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting and improvements.
• Assist operation and maintenance of equipment including relays, transformers, switchgear, motors and UPS.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, SLDs, schematics and technical documents.
• Participate in commissioning, testing and start-up activities.
• Monitor performance, assist root cause analysis and reliability improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes and industry practices.
• Maintain engineering documentation and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support asset reliability, integrity, availability and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Equipment maintenance

Reliability engineering

Communication skills

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