Instrument Technician

Elsa Talent; Johor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsa Talent in Malaysia's Johor region is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Supervisor to ensure smooth operation of plant equipment, machinery and facilities through preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance.

You're responsible for inspecting equipment, diagnosing faults, and carrying out repairs across electrical and mechanical systems, while documenting work and ensuring compliance with HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in science/engineering/technology or INSTEP certificate.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with calibrating instruments and troubleshooting faults.
• Knowledge of PLC/DCS systems (basic to intermediate).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Inspect equipment, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs across electrical, mechanical, or other systems.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to keep the plant running safely.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Diploma in science/engineering/technology or INSTEP certificate

Tools

PLC / DCS

Field instrumentation

Job description

• Responsible for ensuring the smoothand reliable operation of plantequipment, machinery, and facilitiesby performing preventive, corrective,and emergency maintenance. Therole involves inspecting equipment,diagnosing faults, and carrying outrepairs across electrical, mechanical,or other systems to minimizedowntime and maintain operationalefficiency. They also supportcommissioning, troubleshooting,and continuous improvement effortsto keep the plant running safely andeffectively.
• Must strictly follow health, safety,and regulatory requirements, while
  coordinating with engineers,planners, and contractors to executemaintenance activities efficiently.Proper documentation ofmaintenance work, monitoring ofequipment condition, and adherenceto company procedures are essentialto ensure compliance, reliability, andoverall asset integrity in the facility

Requirement

• Diploma in science/engineering/technology OR Certificate from INSTEP
• Possess minimum 5 years of experience in supervisoryrole
• Conversant in :
• Calibration of instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, level)
• Troubleshooting instrument faults and control systems
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• PLC / DCS systems (basic to intermediate level)
• Field instruments:
  • Transmitters
  • Control valves
  • Gas detectors
• Communication protocols(e.g., HART, Fieldbus - formore advanced roles)
• Problem - solving andanalytical thinking
• Good communication (workwith engineers, operators)
• Teamwork and sitecoordination
• Safety awareness (very criticalin oil & gas
• Familiar with Tools Box Session
• Efficient in report writing & computer