Lead, Electrical, Control & Instrument (EC&I)

Malakoff Corporation; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Malakoff Corporation Berhad seeks an experienced Lead, Electrical, Control & Instrument (EC&I) to support the Sungai Udang Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Plant from development through commissioning and operations.

The role requires seasoned EC&I expertise in utility-scale power plants, integrated plant control, and DCS. You will drive FAT/SAT, start-up, and performance testing while coordinating with EPCs, OEMs and project stakeholders to ensure reliable plant operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Instrumentation/Control/Mechatronics or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in power generation or WTE/thermal power plants.
• Experience with DCS/SCADA/HMI and integration of plant control systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical, Control & Instrumentation activities across engineering, construction, commissioning and operations phases.
• Oversee design reviews, installation, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting of EC&I systems.
• Coordinate DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, instrumentation and control networks; ensure seamless integration with boiler and turbine systems.

Skills

Project leadership

EC&I integration

Systems commissioning

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Alstom / GE Control Systems

Emerson Ovation

Honeywell Experion

PLC/SCADA

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Project Management Services Department

Location:

Melaka

Date Posted:

Job Post Duration:

31 July 2026

Malakoff Corporation Berhad is seeking an experienced Lead, Electrical, Control & Instrument (EC&I) to support the development, commissioning, and operation of our Sungai Udang Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Plant.

This role requires a seasoned EC&I professional with strong experience in utility-scale power plants, integrated plant control systems, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS). The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring reliable and efficient operation of the plant’s electrical and control infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Electrical, Control & Instrumentation activities throughout engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness phases.
• Oversee the design review, installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems.
• Manage and coordinate DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, field instrumentation, analyzers, and control networks.
• Review and validate EC&I engineering deliverables, technical specifications, drawings, and vendor documentation.
• Ensure seamless integration between boiler, turbine-generator, flue gas treatment systems, balance of plant systems, and central control systems.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), commissioning, performance testing, and reliability assessments.
• Provide technical leadership during plant startup, synchronization, and operational stabilization.
• Coordinate closely with EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants, and project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in power generation, Waste-to-Energy, thermal power plant, combined cycle power plant, biomass power plant, or industrial utility facilities.
• Proven hands-on experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as:
  • Alstom / GE Control Systems
  • Emerson Ovation
  • Honeywell Experion
  • Plant-wide integrated control systems
  • Central Control Room operations
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI)
  • Control Desk Systems (CDS)
  • Electrical protection systems
  • PLC and SCADA systems
  • Process instrumentation and analyzers
• Experience in commissioning and startup of power plants will be highly advantageous.
• Familiar with IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and relevant international power industry standards.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in EPC project environments.
• Exposure to boiler, turbine, generator, and Balance of Plant (BOP) control systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary EC&I teams during commissioning and operational readiness.

Why Join Us

Join one of Malaysia’s leading energy and environmental solutions companies and be part of a landmark Waste-to-Energy project that contributes towards sustainable waste management and cleaner energy generation.

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