Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Jotun; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jotun is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Electrical) to ensure safe, reliable operation of the SEAP R&D Centre’s building services and electrical installations in Glenmarie Shah Alam. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, support compliance, and coordinate contractors.

Based with Facility Manager, you will inspect electrical systems, assist commissioning of lab equipment, maintain records and respond to facility emergencies, aiming for high safety and reliability standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Valid Chargeman A4 Certificate preferred.
• Experience with Building Management Systems or CMMS is an advantage.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain low-voltage electrical systems incl. switchboards, generators, UPS, and panels.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and pumps.
• Inspect plant rooms for abnormal conditions and leaks.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance contractors to ensure safe work.
• Maintain maintenance records and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chargeman A4 Certificate

Tools

BMS

CMMS

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Jotun South East Asia & Pacific (SEAP) Regional Office is looking for Maintenance Technician (Electrical) that responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the SEAP R&D Centre’s building services, electrical installations, laboratory-support utilities and facility equipment. This position will be responsible for carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance, support statutory compliance, coordinate specialist contractors and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns or facility emergencies.

This position will be reporting to the Facility Manager and will be based in Glenmarie Shah Alam, Selangor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate, inspect and maintain low-voltage electrical systems, including switchboards, generators, UPS, ATS/AMF panels, capacitor banks and earthing systems.

• Carry out routine electrical inspections, readings, testing and troubleshooting to identify faults, abnormal conditions and power interruptions.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance for electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, lighting, pumps, doors and other building services.

• Inspect plant rooms and facility equipment regularly to identify abnormal noise, vibration, temperature, leakage or other potential issues.

• Support the installation, relocation and commissioning of laboratory equipment and related utility connections.

• Coordinate and supervise maintenance contractors and service providers, ensuring work is completed safely and according to site requirements.

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety, Lockout/Tagout, Permit-to-Work and statutory requirements, including supporting inspections by relevant authorities.

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and facility emergencies, including electrical failures, alarms, water leaks and power interruptions, and support emergency power restoration and generator operation.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, statutory certificates, service records and equipment logbooks, and ensure maintenance areas are clean, secure and organized.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant maintenance experience in commercial, industrial, research, laboratory or manufacturing facilities.

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Building Services or a related discipline.

• A valid Chargeman A4 Certificate of Competency issued by Suruhanjaya Tenaga is preferred.

• Experience with Building Management Systems or Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is an advantage.

• Knowledge of Permit-to-Work, Lockout/Tagout, preventive maintenance and contractor-management practices.

• Proficiency in verbal and written English is required.

Personal Competencies:

• Initiative & Responsibilities – acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.

• Organizational Awareness - understands the organization’s informal rules and structures and utilizes political processes effectively to get things done.

• Analysis & Judgment- quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgment.

• Effective Communication – communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.

• Constructive Teamwork – co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

• Execution - adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

08.09.2026

WHO WE ARE

Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of “Enablement”. We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Malaysia and Singapore were established in 1983 and 1971, respectively. With the consolidation of Jotun Malaysia & Singapore in 2016, the organisation has consistently delivered strong growth and profitability to become today one of the main contributors to our business in the South East Asia and Pacific region. The company operates three factories in Shah Alam and Nilai and has a wide network of offices and warehouses across Malaysia and Singapore, providing efficient and timely response to our customers. Our aim is to develop employees through a culture of continuous feedback, learning and growth.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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