Operation & Maintenance Technician (A1)

JS Solar; Selangor; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is looking for a skilled maintenance technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Solar PV systems across Malaysia. You will inspect LV electrical systems, test and troubleshoot components, and operate inverters, transformers and monitoring systems to ensure maximum plant availability.

Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, reporting, compliance with Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) regulations and HSE requirements, and assisting commissioning and performance

Qualifications

• Valid Chargeman A1 certificate issued by the Energy Commission.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of LV electrical systems, switchboards, inverters and protection systems.
• Familiarity with safety procedures, LOTO and PTW.
• Ability to read SLDs and technical drawings.
• Willing to work at various project sites across Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) for Solar PV systems.
• Inspect, test and troubleshoot LV electrical systems including ACDB/DCDB and protection devices.
• Operate and maintain solar inverters, transformers, switchboards and monitoring systems.
• Diagnose faults to maximize plant availability and restore systems promptly.
• Prepare maintenance reports and update records after each service activity.
• Support commissioning and system improvement activities as required.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Single-line diagrams

LOTO awareness

PTW familiarity

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Chargeman A1 Certificate

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

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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.

What you'll be doing?

• 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.