Lead Instrument Technician - Plant Maintenance & Calibration

ELSA; Johor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ELSA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead preventive and corrective maintenance of plant equipment in Johor. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs across electrical and mechanical systems, and support commissioning and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities include strict adherence to HSE rules, coordinating with engineers and contractors, and ensuring proper documentation of maintenance work to uphold asset integrity and reliability on site.

Qualifications

• Diploma in science/engineering/technology or INSTEP certificate.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role in plant maintenance.
• Experience with calibration, loop checking, function testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant equipment to minimize downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Inspect equipment, diagnose faults and carry out repairs across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow health, safety and regulatory requirements and document maintenance activities.

Skills

Instrument calibration

Troubleshooting control systems

Maintenance (preventive & corrective)

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork & site coordination

Education

Diploma/INSTEP equivalent

Tools

PLC / DCS systems

Field instruments: transmitters

Control valves

Gas detectors

HART / Fieldbus protocols

Job description

ELSA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead preventive and corrective maintenance of plant equipment in Johor. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs across electrical and mechanical systems, and support commissioning and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities include strict adherence to HSE rules, coordinating with engineers and contractors, and ensuring proper documentation of maintenance work to uphold asset integrity and reliability on site.