Mechanical Manager

VOITH HYDRO GMBH & CO KG; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Manager for its Petaling Jaya office in Malaysia. The successful candidate will oversee hydraulic turbine and generator refurbishment projects, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while leading a mechanical team. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, substantial hydropower experience, and excellent technical and leadership skills. International travel may be required. This role contributes to essential renewable energy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in hydropower industries.
• In-depth knowledge of turbine and generator component refurbishment.
• Expertise in welding technology and material science.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise mechanical refurbishment activities.
• Plan and monitor turbine and generator works.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards.

Skills

Hydropower industries experience

Knowledge of turbine and generator refurbishment

Expertise in welding technology

Ability to read technical drawings

Project management skills

Leadership skills

Education

University degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

The Voith Group is a global technology group. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services, and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the energy, paper, raw materials, and transportation & automotive markets. Founded in 1867, Voith today has around 21,000 employees, €4.9 billion in sales and locations in over 60 countries around the world, Voith is one of Europe's largest family‑owned companies.

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Job summary

The Mechanical Manager reports to the local project director in Malaysia branch office. Responsibilities include the technical planning, coordination and execution of hydraulic turbine and generator refurbishment projects. Main activities include leadership of mechanical team, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, and guarantee that all project activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to the applicable technical standards.

This position will be located in Petaling Jaya. Once site operations and subcontractor activities begin, the role might be required to be present at project site in Gerik.

Reports to

Local Project Director

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all mechanical refurbishment activities related to hydropower equipment.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor works on the turbine and generator components and assemblies, including blasting, welding, surface machining, sealing and corrosion protection.
• Coordinate with nondestructive testing activities by Quality engineers.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, work instructions, and quality control plans.
• Coordinate internal and external resources, including engineering, workshop, and field service teams, as well as subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards during all mechanical operations.
• Provide technical expertise for inspections, condition assessments, and root cause analyses.
• Evaluate and optimize repair methods and refurbishment procedures to fulfill requirements regarding reliability, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Prepare technical documentation, progress reports.
• Collaborate closely with project management, quality assurance, and client representatives on site.

Roles in Execution

• Establish close collaboration with the Local Engineering Coordinator and project team.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, e.g. amongst others, customers, consultants, consortia members, suppliers.
• Handle conflicts and challenges between stakeholders effectively.

Monitoring and Control

• Track project progress against the plan.
• Identify potential risks and take timely action to mitigate them.
• Monitoring of project cost and man hours in terms of Project Budget.
• Ensure quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to project reviews and evaluations.
• Contribute regular status reports to local project director.
• Contribute to lessons learned and best practices for future projects.

Education

• University degree in engineering or similar.

Skills

• Several years of experience in hydropower industries.
• In-depth knowledge of turbine and generator component refurbishment, especially spiral casings, draft tube guide vanes, bearings, generator rotor.
• Expertise in welding technology, material science, and corrosion protection.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and 3D models.
• Project management skills and familiarity with tools such as MS Office, SAP, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; experience managing teams and subcontractors.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on‑site at hydropower plants.