Operation & Maintenance Technician (A1)

JS Solar Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

JS Solar Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance of Solar PV systems, carry out inspection and troubleshooting of LV electrical systems, and operate inverters and monitoring equipment. You will diagnose faults, inspect PV modules and mounting structures, and ensure compliance with ST regulations and HSE.

The role requires a Chargeman A1 certificate and at least 2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Chargeman A1 Certificate issued by the Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of LOV electrical systems, switchboards, inverters, transformers, and protection systems.
• Familiar with electrical safety procedures, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) and PTW (Permit to Work).
• Able to read SLDs, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Willing to work at various project sites across Malaysia.
• Hold a valid Class D driving license.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance for LV electrical systems and PV-related equipment.
• Inspect, test and troubleshoot LV electrical systems including ACDB, DCDB, combiner boxes and protection devices.
• Operate and maintain inverters, transformers, switchboards and monitoring systems.
• Diagnose faults and rectify electrical and system issues to maximise plant availability.
• Inspect PV modules, mounting structures, cabling and earthing.
• Conduct electrical testing using insulation resistance testers, meters and thermal imaging.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns within SLA.
• Ensure compliance with ST regulations, company procedures and HSE requirements.
• Prepare maintenance reports, checklists and update maintenance records.
• Report defects and corrective actions to O&M Engineer or Supervisor.
• Support commissioning, performance testing and system improvements when required.
• Maintain housekeeping, tools, equipment and spare parts inventory at sites.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by O&M Engineer or Manager.

Skills

Electrical safety

LOTO/PTW familiarity

SLD reading

Teamwork

Reading diagrams

Education

Chargeman A1 Certificate

Tools

Insulation tester

Clamp meter

Multimeter

Thermal imaging camera

Job description

Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) for Solar PV systems in accordance with the approved maintenance schedule.

Carry out inspection, testing and troubleshooting of LV electrical systems, including ACDB, DCDB, combiner boxes, protection devices and associated equipment.

Operate, inspect and maintain solar inverters, transformers, switchboards and monitoring systems.

Perform fault diagnosis and rectify electrical and system-related issues to ensure maximum plant availability.

Conduct routine inspection of PV modules, mounting structures, cable routing and earthing systems.

Perform electrical testing using appropriate instruments such as insulation resistance tester, clamp meter, multimeter and thermal imaging camera.

Respond to emergency breakdowns and restore system operation within the required Service Level Agreement (SLA).

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) regulations, company procedures and HSE requirements.

Prepare maintenance reports, inspection checklists and update maintenance records after each service activity.

Report defects, equipment abnormalities and recommend corrective actions to the O&M Engineer or Supervisor.

Support commissioning, performance testing and system improvement activities when required.

Maintain proper housekeeping, tools, test equipment and spare parts inventory at project sites.

Perform any other duties assigned by the O&M Engineer or O&M Assistant Manager.

Who are we looking for?

Possess a valid Chargeman A1 Certificate issued by the Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga).

Minimum 2 years of working experience in electrical maintenance.

Knowledge of LOV electrical systems, switchboards, inverters, transformers, and protection system.

Familiar with electrical safety procedures, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and Permit to Work (PTW).

Able to read electrical single-line diagrams (SLD), wiring diagrams and technical drawings.

Willing to work at various project sites throughout Malaysia.

Possess a valid class D driving license.

Able to work independently as well as in a team.

Unlock job insights

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Maintenance Technician?
• How many years' experience do you have planning and executing performance tests?
• Do you have a valid Malaysian driver's licence?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?

JS Solar is your trusted partner in new energy solutions, with roots tracing back to the early days of the solar industry.

Since 2018, JS Solar has expanded its capabilities to provide comprehensive EPCC services, helping organisations work smarter through our qualified, hassle-free PV system design services.

Our team leverages the latest technologies and real-time data to design efficient, reliable PV systems that support your project from planning to completion. We focus on smart, cost-effective solutions that help businesses optimise energy performance and prevent future issues.

JS Solar is your trusted partner in new energy solutions, with roots tracing back to the early days of the solar industry.

Since 2018, JS Solar has expanded its capabilities to provide comprehensive EPCC services, helping organisations work smarter through our qualified, hassle-free PV system design services.

Our team leverages the latest technologies and real-time data to design efficient, reliable PV systems that support your project from planning to completion. We focus on smart, cost-effective solutions that help businesses optimise energy performance and prevent future issues.

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