Facilities Manager cum BO 33KV Chargeman (Penang)

CBRE Group, Inc.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Penang seeks a Facilities Manager cum BO 33KV Chargeman to oversee high-voltage electrical operations, technical maintenance delivery, and regulatory compliance for the client facility.

You will lead the on-site engineering team, ensure safe operation, drive reliability and efficiency, prepare weekly reports, and coordinate with CBRE and client senior management on performance, defects, and preventive actions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in facilities management and high-voltage operations.
• Experience in staffing, training, coaching and performance appraisals.
• Strong organizational skills and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe operation, maintenance, switching and troubleshooting of 33kV installations.
• Manage E&M plants/services and overall building performance.
• Provide formal supervision to Engineering staff; schedule and coach.
• Liaise with client and senior management; prepare weekly operations reports.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and safety procedures.
• Review contracts, negotiate obligations, and support financial plans.

Skills

Facilities management

High-voltage operations

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Location: Simpang Ampat, Penang

About the Role:

As the Facilities Manager cum BO 33KV Chargeman, you will oversee comprehensive facility operations, technical maintenance delivery, and act as the statutory competent person for high-voltage electrical installations. You will manage the on-site engineering team, ensure full regulatory compliance (Suruhanjaya Tenaga), and maintain optimal operational efficiency, safety, and reliability for the client facility.

This job is part of the Contract Quality Management job function. They are responsible for managing the delivery of contractual services to ensure requirements are fulfilled.

What You’ll Do:

• Technical & Electrical Operations: Act as the designated BO 33KV Chargeman, overseeing the safe operation, maintenance, switching, and troubleshooting of high-voltage (33kV) electrical installations, switchgears, transformers, and related building infrastructure in compliance with statutory regulations.
• Facilities & Engineering Management: Oversee the contract management, operations, and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical (E&M) plants/services, project works, and overall building performance.
• Team Leadership & Supervision: Provide formal supervision to employees in the Engineering team. Monitor training, conduct performance evaluations, coach staff, establish work schedules, assign tasks, and oversee recruiting and hiring.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Deliver exceptional customer care by liaising with and keeping both the client and senior management informed on all aspects of contract and facility performance, defects, and deficiencies. Complete weekly operations reports and attend weekly operations and client meetings.
• Compliance, Safety & Emergency Procedures: Ensure compliance with working practices, statutory requirements, and company policies. Conduct regular reviews of operating procedures, ensuring robust emergency and contingency procedures within critical systems, and report any matters impacting smooth building operations immediately to CBRE and client senior management.
• Financial & Contract Administration: Review, interpret, and evaluate contract/service agreements, prepare proposals, negotiate obligations, and develop contract financial plans focused on revenue, cost reduction, profit delivery, and debt/WIP management.
• Quality & Process Improvement: Ensure quality is maintained across all facilities, business processes are effectively implemented, and optimum staffing structures operate to balance cost efficiency with service excellence.
• Core Values & Problem Solving: Lead by example, model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values, and troubleshoot day-to-day or complex operational/systemic issues.

What You’ll Need:

• Valid BO 33KV Chargeman certification issued by Suruhanjaya Tenaga Malaysia.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience in facilities management and high-voltage electrical operations. In lieu of a degree, a combination of relevant technical experience and education will be considered.
• Proven experience in staffing, training, development, coaching, mentoring, and performance appraisals. Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive information, convey expectations, and motivate team performance.
• Strong organizational skills with a robust inquisitive mindset. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) for operational tracking and reporting.