Interconnection Maintenance Manager

Solarvest; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a dedicated Operations & Maintenance Lead for their Utility-Scale Solar projects. This role involves overseeing the maintenance of high voltage systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading a technical team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Interconnection Facilities, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in developing or operating Interconnection Facilities up to 132kV.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Lead O&M aspects of Utility-Scale Solar projects and design maintenance plans.
• Communicate with authorities and vendors during project phases.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Customer Orientation

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Certified Competent Person by Suruhanjaya Tenaga

Tools

Relay Protection Systems

Medium and High Voltage Equipment

Telecontrol Systems

Power Quality Systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) aspects of the Interconnection Facility (IF) for Utility-Scale Solar projects
• Design and implement an effective maintenance plan on medium and high voltage systems as well as related power quality/telecontrol/telemetering/ICT system
• Present O&M perspective in reviewing relay protection scheme and control design during construction and operation phase
• Serve as an expert on transmission-related market design and regulatory issues, monitor key developments, and provide recommendations in these areas
• Setup and lead a technical team consist of engineer and chargeman to respond to electrical breakdown at Interconnection Facility (IF) while ensuring compliance on Service Level Agreement
• Communicate effectively with authorities, engineering consultants, competent persons, contractors, vendors and clients during projects phase and service warranty period
• Develop maintenance procedures related to 6.6kV up to 132kV equipment while ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment legislation
• Review project technical information and installation quality prior to Defect Liability Period and service warranty
• Verify all the maintenance outcomes performed by technicians and contractors. Ensure that the countermeasures applied are in accordance with the standards, procedures and specifications allowed
• Gather information on design failure, installations quality, or materials quality issue, and provide constructive feedback to Project Management team for future improvements

Requirements

• Possess at least 7 years of working experience in the development or operation of Interconnection Facility (IF) up to 132kV
• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, or
• Certified competent person by Suruhanjaya Tenaga in 33kV or 132kV discipline
• Expert in protection co-ordination studies and configuration of major relay brands approved for by TNB for Utility-Scale Solar Interconnection Facility
• Experience with commissioning SAT/FAT activities including secondary injection test
• Experience in secondary and primary designs of medium and high voltage equipment, including protection, metering, automation, power quality, and ICT
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Customer oriented, independent, and good interpersonal skills
• Good in communication, and excellent verbal and written in Bahasa Malaysia and English
• Able to work on weekend and public holiday if required
• Possess valid driving license D, and able to travel to remote areas