Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Jotun Dekorativ Marketing; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Jotun Academy training and learning

Career development across disciplines

Team-building and social activities

Supportive and inclusive culture

Job summary

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Electrical) to ensure safe, reliable operation of building services and lab utilities at the SEAP R&D Centre in Glenmarie Shah Alam.

The role involves preventive/corrective maintenance, statutory compliance, and rapid response to equipment breakdowns, reporting to the Facility Manager. Applicants should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a related degree, and a strong knowledge of electrical safety, testing and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in commercial/industrial facilities.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or Building Services.
• Experience with electrical safety standards and permit-to-work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect and maintain low-voltage electrical systems and switchgear.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance for electrical and building services.
• Coordinate contractors and ensure safe, compliant work practices.
• Maintain records, inspections, and logbooks; respond to emergencies promptly.

Skills

Electrical safety

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

English communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Building Management Systems

CMMS/Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

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.

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. Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun. 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. If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.

Jotun is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective, and powder coatings. The Group has 68 companies and 40 production facilities globally, and over 10 933 employees. Jotun products are available in more than 100 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, branch offices, dealers and distributors. The Jotun Group’s sales in 2025 was NOK 34.3 billion. The Jotun Group is organised into four segments and five geographical regions, and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway. Find out what life at Jotun is like. Meet some of your colleagues and get a feeling for the company culture. Jotun believes that paints and coatings play a key role in a sustainable future. We strive to act responsibly in everything we do, and protect property with a minimum environmental impact. We embrace responsibility for our employees and the societies where we operate. With a strong corporate culture and sound values, we create a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where people can grow. In addition, Jotun strives to make a positive impact through community initiatives and collaboration