Operation & Maintenance Engineer (Penang)

Solarvest (Vietnam) Company Limited; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 39,060 - 61,380; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company is seeking a qualified individual to manage solar PV projects in Penang. Responsibilities include scheduling maintenance, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, with at least 2 years of experience in electrical installations or solar PV maintenance. Strong communication skills in both Bahasa Malaysia and English are essential, along with troubleshooting and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• 2 years working experience in electrical installations or maintenance of solar PV projects.
• Knowledge and experience in Solar PV system design and PVSyst will be an added advantage.
• Good communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources planning and schedule for maintenance work.
• Provide technical reports for breakdowns and maintenance.
• Ensure project specifications comply with standards.

Skills

Electrical installations

Troubleshooting skills

Project management

Customer oriented

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PVSyst

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible to manage resources planning and schedule arrangement for corrective and preventative maintenance complying the Scope of Work and Service Level Agreement.
• Responsible to arrange or attend any electrical breakdowns related to solar PV systems, initiate fault diagnosis and corrective actions for assigned solar PV projects.
• Verify all the works performed by Technician or Contractor, emphasize on quality as well as ensuring the countermeasure applied according to standards, procedures, and specifications.
• Provide technical reports for any breakdown, corrective actions and periodic maintenance performed.
• Monitoring system performance by gathering relevant data and produce statistical performance reports.
• Complete project technical studies, design, and prepare cost estimation.
• Determine project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
• Liaise with Sales, Project, and Procurement department, provide technical support and resolve technical issues during project installation.
• Review project quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) before Testing & Commissioning of solar PV projects, to ensure the projects specifications comply with standards and meet contract requirements.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Devising and establishing a company's quality procedures, standards, and specifications.
• Primary interface between authorities, engineering consultant, subcontractors, vendors and clients during projects phase and service warranty to build positive long-term relationships.
• Provide technical and non-technical support in development of new applications for internal process improvement.

Qualifications

• Possess 2 years working experience in electrical installations or maintenance of solar PV projects.
• Possess at least Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience in Solar PV system design and PVSyst will be an added advantage.
• Extensive knowledge on electrical theory and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and reporting skills.
• Customer oriented, independent, and good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication in both Bahasa Malaysia and English (verbally as well as written).
• Physically and mentally strong and fit, able to do multi-task and work in fast paced environment.
• Comfortable to work on weekends and public holidays if required.
• Possess valid driving license D, and able to travel or relocate.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.