Maintenance Lead

Dimal Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd; Batang Kali; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automated manufacturing facility in Malaysia is seeking a Maintenance Lead. The role involves executing preventative maintenance for electrical control systems, managing a maintenance team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of experience, hold an AO Chargeman Certificate, and possess strong troubleshooting skills. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively and have a detail-oriented approach to their work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as an industrial electrician.
• Proficient in troubleshooting electric motors and automation components.
• Strong record-keeping skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute and enhance routine preventative maintenance systems.
• Conduct maintenance, fault finding, and rectification of electrical control systems.
• Manage spare parts effectively and ensure compliance with safe working practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical control systems

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

AO Chargeman Certificate

A4 certification

Tools

PLC systems

Control panels

Maintenance tools

Job description

DIMAL Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. is a leading fully automated refractory manufacturing facility located in Malaysia, supplying a range of industries including steel, cement, petrochemical, and aluminium throughout Southeast Asia and Europe.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Execute and enhance routine preventative maintenance systems.
• Respond to on‑site emergency breakdowns, including call‑outs.
• Conduct maintenance, fault finding, and rectification of electrical control systems.
• Identify faults in DCS, PLC, and network IO systems, prioritising Simatic systems.
• Perform maintenance, fault finding, and calibration of instrumentation and control equipment.
• Operate electrical systems up to 440 Vac.
• Install new equipment and relocate existing equipment.
• Assist in mechanical and electrical enhancements to plant and equipment.
• Manage spare parts effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safe working practices, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain high standards in documentation and work recording.
• Troubleshoot motors and controls, interpret mechanical/electrical blueprints, and handle hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyor systems; conduct maintenance, repairs, implement preventative maintenance, and manage facilities maintenance.
• Adhere to instructions provided by the supervisor.
• Layout and wire control panels with components such as motor starters, PLCs, control relays, terminals, etc., ensuring all wiring is labelled according to the print.
• Test each console for proper wiring and calibrate sensors.
• Install consoles onto main systems and wire them to external devices following code regulations.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, adhere to company assembly standards, and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as an industrial electrician, primarily as an electrical control technician in a manufacturing environment. Must hold a valid AO Chargeman Certificate from Suruhanjaya Tenaga or an A4 certification.
• Experience managing a maintenance team in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience with electrical distribution and control systems up to 440 VAC, 3 PH. Proficient in troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying PLC‑based control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and applying pneumatic valves, actuators (pneumatic and electric), sensors (thermocouples, pressure transducers, etc.), electric motors, and other typical automation components.
• Effective communication skills in English; ability to differentiate between various wiring colours.
• Clear communication with supervisors, peers, or subordinates via phone, in writing, or in person.
• Ability to identify operational errors and assist in resolving them.
• Team‑oriented work approach.
• Strong record‑keeping skills and attention to detail.

Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Maintenance Lead?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?