Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

airliquidehr; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide in Kulim, Malaysia, seeks a skilled individual for electrical systems maintenance in their industrial plant. Responsibilities include managing maintenance activities, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and has 3-4 years of relevant experience, particularly with SCADA and DCS systems. Join a diverse team that values innovation and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of hands-on experience in industrial plant maintenance with Electrical and Instrumentation focus.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience utilizing SCADA and DCS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to execute maintenance efficiently on schedule.
• Respond to operational issues and perform troubleshooting.
• Monitor equipment deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical systems maintenance

Instrumentation management

SCADA and DCS troubleshooting

Preventive and corrective maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

Air Liquide began operations in Malaysia in 1927 and is one of the pioneers of the gas industry in Malaysia. Operating in 11 locations in Malaysia, comprising both sales offices and production facilities, Air Liquide supports our customers through providing innovative solutions at every step of their production, including industrial and specialty gases, energy solutions, application technologies and services. With a strong workforce of 400 employees and business growth through our recent acquisition with nationwide presence, this will provide an exciting experience and journey with the opportunity that is unique yet challenging to gauge the integration and synergy processes that will change the entire competition landscape in Malaysia.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

• Collaborate with internal operations teams to execute maintenance activities efficiently and on schedule.
• Respond promptly to operational issues, performing thorough troubleshooting and abnormal situation analysis to minimize equipment downtime.
• Monitor plant process parameters, assess equipment deviations, and implement corrective actions in consultation with leadership.
• Support the implementation of improvement plans stemming from internal and external audits, as well as Root Cause Analyses (RCA).
• Identify, manage, and ensure proper storage of critical spare parts, while maintaining accurate tool inventories and consumable monitoring systems.
• Manage contractors by overseeing work delegation, cost control, competency assessments, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) compliance.
• Maintain full ownership of all instrumentation (transmitters, control valves, sensors) and electrical systems across Onsite APSAs and TGM.
• Manage the backup and maintenance of plant‑related operational software while upholding the site’s ISO system standards.
• Plan, execute, and follow up on scheduled Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) preventive maintenance and calibration programs.
• Ensure all maintenance and operational activities strictly adhere to mandatory regulatory requirements and corporate safety guidelines.

Are you a MATCH?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a highly related technical discipline.
• At least 3 to 4 years of proven hands‑on experience in industrial plant maintenance, with a strict focus on electrical systems and instrumentation.
• Strong working knowledge of both preventive and corrective maintenance practices within a manufacturing or process plant environment.
• Technical proficiency in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting SCADA and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Practical experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to track and manage maintenance schedules.
• Comprehensive understanding of mandatory regulatory requirements for maintenance, testing, and facility inspections.

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We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively, and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.