Junior Operations and Maintenance Engineer

Verdant Solar Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdant Solar Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a Junior Operations and Maintenance Engineer to monitor plant performance, supervise on-site cleaning crews, and support engineers and clients with practical help. The role focuses on routine maintenance, fault diagnostics, safety compliance, and coordinating with external vendors to ensure timely parts and repairs at PV sites.

Based in Petaling Jaya with projects across Malaysia, this entry-level O&M position offers hands-on training, safety-first

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Clean Technology, or a relevant technical discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in solar operations and maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, or a similar field-based technical role.
• Vendor/site supervision experience coordinating with external contractors or vendors and enforcing site safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily alarms, analyze software trends for Low Peak Performance (LPP), and perform basic inverter troubleshooting.
• Supervise the panel cleaning team on-site, conduct preventive inspections, and identify or repair minor electrical faults (e.g., fuses).
• Generate post-service O&M reports, assist engineers during complex repairs, and coordinate with Supply Chain for parts.
• Enforce strict PPE compliance on-site and assist in answering basic customer inquiries regarding outages or performance.
• Adhoc Tasks: Ensure all ad hoc tasks assigned by supervisors are completed efficiently and with attention to detail, supporting overall team performance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Site supervision

Solar operations

Health & safety

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in EE

Renewable energy background

Tools

Monitoring software

Inverter diagnostics tools

Job description

Junior Operations and Maintenance Engineer

The O&M Engineer Executive is a specialized individual contributor responsible for monitoring plant performance, conducting preventive maintenance, and supervising on-site cleaning crews at Verdant Solar. They execute daily tasks independently with high accuracy, actively improve field processes, and support engineers and clients through practical help.

Accountabilities & Success

System Performance & Troubleshooting: Monitor daily alarms, analyze software trends for Low Peak Performance (LPP), and perform basic inverter troubleshooting.

Maintenance Execution: Supervise the panel cleaning team on-site, conduct preventive inspections, and identify or repair minor electrical faults (e.g., fuses).

Reporting & Coordination: Generate post-service O&M reports, assist engineers during complex repairs, and coordinate with Supply Chain for parts.

Safety & Client Support: Enforce strict PPE compliance on-site and assist in answering basic customer inquiries regarding outages or performance.

Adhoc Tasks: Ensure all ad hoc tasks assigned by supervisors are completed efficiently and with attention to detail, supporting overall team performance.

Educational & Experience Requirements

Educational Background: A Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Clean Technology, or a relevant technical discipline.

Relevant Experience: 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in solar operations and maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, or a similar field-based technical role.

Vendor/Site Supervision: Proven experience coordinating with external contractors or vendors (such as cleaning crews) and enforcing site safety standards.

Core Technical Skills

System Diagnostics: Proficiency in using operational software platforms to monitor Low Peak Performance (LPP), analyze fault detection algorithms, and read inverter error logs.

Electrical Troubleshooting: Hands-on capability to identify and repair minor mechanical and electrical faults, including replacing fuses, inspecting DC strings, and power cycling inverters.

Safety & Compliance: Thorough understanding of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations, with strict adherence to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocols during on-site tasks.

Verdant Solar - Malaysia's Trusted Solar Energy Provider

We're a leading solar energy company, enabling a smooth transition to clean energy with expert consultation, custom system design, and professional installation. Our solar systems help customers save on electricity bills while promoting a sustainable lifestyle.

As a one-stop solar provider, we offer competitive pricing and exceptional service for residential and commercial projects, helping clients harness the sun's power efficiently and reduce carbon emissions.

Headquartered in Petaling Jaya, with offices in Penang and Johor Bahru, and is expanding to Melaka, Ipoh, and Kuantan to bring sustainable energy solutions across Malaysia.

Verdant Solar - Malaysia's Trusted Solar Energy Provider

We're a leading solar energy company, enabling a smooth transition to clean energy with expert consultation, custom system design, and professional installation. Our solar systems help customers save on electricity bills while promoting a sustainable lifestyle.

As a one-stop solar provider, we offer competitive pricing and exceptional service for residential and commercial projects, helping clients harness the sun's power efficiently and reduce carbon emissions.

Headquartered in Petaling Jaya, with offices in Penang and Johor Bahru, and is expanding to Melaka, Ipoh, and Kuantan to bring sustainable energy solutions across Malaysia.

Verdant Solar - Malaysia's Trusted Solar Energy Provider

We're a leading solar energy company, enabling a smooth transition to clean energy with expert consultation, custom system design, and professional installation. Our solar systems help customers save on electricity bills while promoting a sustainable lifestyle.

As a one-stop solar provider, we offer competitive pricing and exceptional service for residential and commercial projects, helping clients harness the sun's power efficiently and reduce carbon emissions.

Headquartered in Petaling Jaya, with offices in Penang and Johor Bahru, and is expanding to Melaka, Ipoh, and Kuantan to bring sustainable energy solutions across Malaysia.