Facilities Operation Engineer (Penang)

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Facilities Operation Engineer for Bayan Lepas, Penang, to lead shift operations in a high-demand electronic manufacturing environment. You will own domestic, lift, and FLSS systems, guiding technicians and coordinating with Electrical, Mechanical, and I&C engineers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 3–5 years’ experience in facilities operations, with knowledge of DOSH/BOMBA requirements and on-call support willingness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, I&C or Facilities Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in facilities or building operations.
• All-rounded fundamental knowledge in electrical, mechanical, I&C, domestic/building, and FLSS.
• Proven experience leading shift technicians or acting as shift/building in-charge.
• Familiar with Malaysian regulatory requirements (DOSH, BOMBA, local authorities).
• Willing to work on emergency/on-call support if needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations and supervise technicians during daily facilities operations.
• Act as the building owner during assigned shifts and provide technical guidance across systems.
• Own and oversee domestic, lift, and FLSS systems to ensure proper maintenance and operation.
• Serve as the primary building-in-charge for shift operations with safe, compliant performance.
• Lead first-level troubleshooting and guide technicians in preventive/corrective maintenance.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, and I&C engineers and with vendors for system maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with DOSH, BOMBA, and local authorities; support audits and safety drills.
• Prepare shift reports and escalate critical issues with clear technical context.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

I&C (Instrumentation & Control)

Domestic/building systems

Fire Life Safety Systems (FLSS)

Troubleshooting

Shift leadership

Coordination with engineers

Education

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

Tools

BMS

EMS

SCADA

Job description

Facilities Operation Engineer (Penang)### Facilities Operation Engineer (Penang)Apply: On-site: Bayan Lepas, Malaysia: Full time: Posted Today: REQ540231**JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**.Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.**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, MalaysiaAt JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. 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