Operation & Maintanence Technician (Solar)

QUEST ENERGY SDN BHD; Selangor; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

QUEST ENERGY SDN BHD is seeking an Operation & Maintenance Technician (Solar) to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on solar facilities, diagnose electrical and inverter issues, and monitor energy generation data to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate holds a diploma in Electrical or Mechanical, certified PW4/Chargeman A0 if possible, 1–2 years in solar or electrical fields, and is proficient with MS Office and electrical testing equipment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical or mechanical or equivalent required.
• certifications PW4 or Chargeman A0 preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience in Solar or electrical industry.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, safety awareness.
• Proficient with electrical measurement equipment and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: inspections, testing, cleaning.
• Troubleshooting electrical faults, inverter errors, and mechanical issues.
• Monitor performance using software and data loggers.
• Prepare maintenance and warranty reports; ensure HSE compliance.
• Log faults systematically and address all issues.
• Test and commission newly installed projects; conduct quality checks.
• Suggest spare parts and backup equipment per project.
• Perform monthly electricity billing under PPA contracts.

Skills

Electrical testing

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Safety policies

Data monitoring

Education

Electrical/Mechanical diploma

Wireman PW4

Chargeman A0

IKBN/ILP certification

Tools

MS Office

Electrical measurement tools

Job description

Operation & Maintanence Technician (Solar)

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Conduct scheduled visual inspections, electrical testing (voltage, current, insulation resistance), and module cleaning to prevent system downtime.

Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair electrical faults, inverter errors, and mechanical issues in DC/LV systems.

Performance Monitoring: Utilize monitoring software and data loggers to track energy generation against expected yields

Compliance & Reporting: Prepare maintenance, inspection, and warranty reports. Ensure site operations strictly comply with electrical safety regulations and health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards.

Track and document all faults in fault log, ensuring all fault is addressed.

Testing and commissioning and quality checks for newly installed projects.

Propose a list of spare parts and backup equipment required for each project.

Perform monthly electricity billing calculations for customers in accordance with PPA contracts.

Qualification/Requirements:

Diploma in Electrical or mechanical or equivalent is preferred Minimum IKM, IKBN and ILP.

Competent Certification - Wireman PW4 or Chargeman A0

1 to 2 years’ experience in Solar or electrical industry.

Strong problem-solving skills, communication skill, knowledge in safety policies and requirements.

Diagnostics and troubleshooting electrical system and solar system failures.

Good in using electrical measurements equipment and tools.

Good in using MS Office is must.

High sense of responsibility, integrity, proactive and carefulness in works