Facilities Operation Engineer (Penang)

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Facilities Operation Engineer to lead shift operations in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia. The role requires broad knowledge across Electrical, Mechanical, and I&C systems to guide technicians and ensure safe, reliable facility performance.

You will own domestic, lift, and fire life safety systems, coordinate with discipline engineers, and manage compliance with DOSH and local authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, I&C or Facilities Engineering is required.
• Fundamental knowledge across Electrical, Mechanical, and I&C systems to guide technicians.
• Experience in leading shift technicians or acting as shift/building in-charge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift technicians to ensure smooth facilities operations.
• Act as building owner during shifts and provide first-level technical guidance.
• Own and oversee Domestic, Lift, and FLSS systems, ensuring maintenance and compliance.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, and I&C engineers for technical support.
• Prepare shift reports and escalate critical issues with clear recommendations.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

I&C Systems

Domestic Systems

FLSS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, I&C or Facilities Engineering

Tools

BMS

CMMS

SCADA

Job description

**Job Title:** Facilities Operation Engineer**Location:** Penang, Malaysia **Industry:** Electronic Manufacturing**Job Summary**We are seeking a competent and all-rounded **Facilities Operation Engineer** to lead shift operations in a high-demand electronic manufacturing environment. This role will act as the **Building In-Charge**, responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of overall facility systems during assigned shifts.The candidate is required to have **fundamental knowledge across Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems** to effectively guide technicians and support daily operations.This role will have **direct ownership of Domestic Systems, Lift Systems, and Fire Life Safety Systems (FLSS)**, while coordinating closely with discipline engineers (Electrical, Mechanical, I&C).**Key Responsibilities*** **Shift Leadership & Operations** + Lead and supervise shift technicians to ensure smooth execution of daily facilities operations. + Act as the overall shift in-charge and building owner during assigned shift. + Provide first-level technical guidance across Electrical, Mechanical, I&C, Domestic, Lift, and FLSS systems. + Ensure proper shift handover, reporting, and operational continuity.* **System Ownership (Core Responsibility)** + Take full ownership of: - Domestic systems (PBA water supply, tanks, pumps, plumbing, drainage) - Lift/Elevator systems - Fire Life Safety Systems (FLSS) – fire alarm, sprinkler, fire pumps, suppression systems, emergency lighting + Ensure these systems are properly maintained, compliant and fully operational at all times. + Coordinate preventive maintenance, breakdown response, and vendor support for these systems.* **All-Rounded Facilities Oversight** + Maintain overall awareness and operational control of: - Electrical systems (LV, UPS, genset) - Mechanical systems (Wet & Dry System) - Instrumentation & Control (BMS, EMS, SCADA) + Support technicians in troubleshooting and escalate complex issues to respective discipline engineers.* **Building In-Charge Responsibility** + Serve as the **primary person responsible for the building during shift operations**. + Respond to system alarms, abnormalities, and emergency situations (including fire incidents). + Ensure safety, compliance, and minimal disruption to operations.* **Troubleshooting & Maintenance Support** + Lead first-level troubleshooting across all facilities systems. + Guide technicians in executing preventive and corrective maintenance. + Ensure timely closure of issues with proper escalation when required.* **Coordination & Communication** + Work closely with Electrical, Mechanical, and I&C Engineers for technical support and system issues. + Coordinate with vendors for lift, FLSS, and domestic systems maintenance. + Liaise with authorities (DOSH, BOMBA, local authorities) when required.* **Compliance & Safety** + Ensure compliance with Malaysian statutory requirements (DOSH, BOMBA, local authorities). + Enforce EHS policies, permit-to-work system, and safe working practices. + Support audits, inspections, and emergency drills.* **Reporting & Escalation** + Prepare shift reports, incident reports, and system status updates. + Escalate critical issues with clear technical information and recommendations.**Requirements*** Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, I&C or Facilities Engineering.* Minimum **3–5 years of experience in facilities or building operations**.* **All-rounded fundamental knowledge** in: + Electrical systems + Mechanical systems + Instrumentation & Control (I&C) + Domestic/building systems + Fire Life Safety Systems (FLSS)* Proven experience in **leading shift technicians or acting as shift/building in-charge**.* Strong troubleshooting and coordination skills across multiple systems.* Ability to **guide technicians and escalate effectively to discipline engineers**.* Familiar with Malaysian regulatory requirements (DOSH, BOMBA, local authorities).* Willing to work on **emergency/on-call support if needed**.**Preferred Qualifications*** Chargeman certification (AO/A1/A4) is an added advantage.* Experience in electronic manufacturing or high-tech facilities environment.* Basic knowledge of BMS/CMMS systems.* Hands-on experience in **FLSS, lift, or domestic system management**.**Location:**On-site –Bayan Lepas, Malaysia