Fire Alarm & Electrical Site Supervisor

ACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS SDN BHD; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF/SOCSO/EIS

Job summary

ACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS SDN BHD in Iskandar Puteri seeks a Fire Alarm & Electrical Site Supervisor for a data centre project. You will supervise installation of fire detection/alarm systems, electrical cabling, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure compliance with drawings and local standards.

Requires Diploma/Certificate in Electrical Eng, 3+ years' site supervision, CIDB CSS, and English; Mandarin/Bahasa Malaysia are advantageous. Start 15 November 2026. Own transport essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years' site supervision in fire alarm/detection or electrical installation.
• CIDB site supervisor (CSS) certificate is an advantage and CIDB registration required.
• Energy Commission wireman competency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily installation of fire detection and alarm systems on the data centre project.
• Supervise electrical works: cable containment, power supplies, interfaces to BMS, and related devices.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors and workers on site; track progress and maintain site diaries.
• Ensure work follows shop drawings, method statements, specs, and local standards (Bomba, etc.).
• Coordinate with main contractor, client, consultants and other trades; attend coordination meetings.
• Carry out inspections per ITP; prepare RFIs/WIRs and test records; support QA/QC.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Shop drawings reading

Project supervision

Safety compliance

Education

CIDB CSS certificate

PW2/PW4 knowledge

Electrical Engineering diploma

Tools

Reading electrical drawings

Job description

Fire Alarm & Electrical Site Supervisor (Data Centre Project) Company: ACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS SDN BHD Location: Iskandar Puteri, Johor (company office at Jalan Eko Botani 3, Iskandar Puteri; project site at Persiaran Teknologi Perintis, Gelang Patah)

Employment type: Full-time, regular employment contract (not project-based), initial term of 1 year, renewable; probation as per company practice

Salary: RM4,000 - RM6,000 per month

Start date: 15 November 2026 (immediate availability preferred)

About Us ACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS SDN BHD is the Malaysian subsidiary of Singapore's Active Fire Protection Systems Pte. Ltd. (https://www.activefire.com.sg), a fire protection specialist established in 2001. Our parent company is registered with Singapore's BCA under ME06 Fire Prevention & Protection Systems at grade L6, the top grade, and delivers turnkey fire protection from design and fabrication (DfMA, at its own smart factory, AF Base) to installation and maintenance. It has completed 300+ projects across data centres, life sciences and industrial facilities, with data-centre clients including Google, Meta, Microsoft and AirTrunk.Newly set up in Iskandar Puteri, the Malaysian company is registered with Bomba as a Fire Safety Contractor and has just been awarded the fire protection works for a data centre project in Johor, with further projects to follow in Malaysia. You will be part of our founding team in Malaysia.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily installation of fire detection and alarm systems on the data centre project: addressable fire alarm panels, detectors, manual call points, sounders/strobes, aspirating smoke detection (e.g. VESDA) and gas suppression release/control interfaces where in scope
• Supervise electrical works for fire systems: cable containment (conduit, trunking, tray), fire-rated cabling, power supplies and interfaces to BMS, sprinkler flow/tamper switches, fire pumps, lifts, ACMV and access control
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors and workers on site: daily work allocation, manpower and progress tracking, and site diaries
• Make sure work follows approved shop drawings, method statements, specifications, and Bomba and local standards
• Coordinate with the main contractor, client and consultants and with other trades (electrical, mechanical, ACMV, civil), and attend site coordination meetings
• Carry out inspections according to the ITP; prepare inspection requests (RFIs/WIRs), checklists and test records; support QA/QC with snag closing
• Support testing and commissioning (point-to-point tests, loop tests, cause-and-effect / interface tests) and integrated systems testing, plus Bomba inspection and handover
• Enforce site safety rules (permit-to-work, working at height, LOTO/electrical isolation, hot works) together with the Safety & Health Officer
• Report daily and weekly progress, materials needs and issues to management; track material deliveries on site
• Mark up as-built information for the drawing team

Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent working experience)
• At least 3 years' site supervision experience in fire alarm / fire detection or electrical installation works
• CIDB personnel registration (Green Card) required. You must hold a valid card, or be able to obtain one before starting
• A CIDB-accredited Construction Site Supervisor (CSS) certificate (SKKP) is an advantage
• Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga) wireman competency (e.g. PW2/PW4) is an advantage
• Good working knowledge of fire alarm systems, cable containment and electrical installation practice; able to read shop drawings and schematics
• Data centre, mission-critical or M&E fire protection project experience is preferred
• English required (written and spoken). Mandarin (Chinese) is a strong advantage, as you will work with Chinese and Singaporean management
• Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage (for workers, subcontractors and authorities)
• Hands-on, responsible and able to work to tight schedules on a large site
• Able to start on 15 November 2026 or at short notice
• Must have own transport

What We Offer

• Monthly salary: RM4,000 - RM6,000
• Statutory contributions: EPF, SOCSO, and EIS
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays as provided by law
• Working hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm
• A regular 1-year renewable contract; hands‑on experience on a hyperscale-standard data centre project, and growth with the company as it expands in Malaysia