Operation & Maintenance Technician (Central)

Solarvest (Vietnam) Company Limited; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Solarvest (Vietnam) Company Limited seeks an Electrical Maintenance Specialist to oversee all electrical systems in our solar PV plant. You will ensure regulatory compliance and boost system health while conducting routine inspections of DC and LV components.

You will diagnose faults, maintain records, supervise contractors, and prepare monthly performance reports for submission to the Energy Commission. Based in Penang with flexibility for weekends when required.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive knowledge of electrical theory and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in operation and control of low-voltage electrical equipment is preferred.
• Proficient in documenting maintenance and reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all electrical systems in the solar PV plant and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on DC and LV components.
• Diagnose faults and perform corrective actions for electrical breakdowns.
• Maintain documentation and records for maintenance activities.
• Supervise contractor work related to solar PV systems.
• Provide inspection, preventive maintenance, and warranty reports.
• Submit Plant Performance Report to Energy Commission monthly.
• Manage spare parts and tools inventory.
• Support project execution during installation phase.
• Assist other O&M tasks as directed by the Engineer.

Skills

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Reporting

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Bilingual (BM/EN)

Driving licence

Education

Energy Commission certificates (A0/A1/PW2/PW4)

Electrical Supervisor certification

Tools

Data loggers

Inverters

PV modules

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for all electrical systems in the solar PV plant to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance system health.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on solar PV systems, including DC and LV components and connections.
• Attend to electrical breakdowns related to solar PV systems, initiating fault diagnosis and corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain proper documentation and records through the provided channels for all corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Supervise and monitor any work related to the solar PV system performed by appointed contractors.
• Provide inspection reports, preventive maintenance reports, and any product warranty claim reports, including for inverters, PV modules, data loggers, etc.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual operating reports detailing information about electricity production, efficiency, availability, maintenance performed, outages, inspection results, manufacturer-recommended services, replacements, control settings, and adjustments of equipment and protective devices.
• Liaise with government authorities such as the Energy Commission (ST), Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), and Visiting Electrical Consultants on all solar PV system-related issues.
• Responsible for submitting the Plant Performance Report to the Energy Commission (OAS System) on a monthly basis.
• Manage, maintain, and sustain the spare parts and tools inventory.
• Support and assist the project execution team during the installation phase of the solar PV system.
• Support and participate in other O&M-related work for Residential, Commercial & Industrial, and Large-Scale Solar projects as directed by the Engineer.

• Possess 1 year of working experience in an environment involving the operation and control of low-voltage electrical equipment.
• Possess sufficient knowledge and skills in wiring for LV installations.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical theory and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Possess sufficient knowledge of the Electricity Supply Act 1990 and its regulations.
• Possess a valid A0/A1/PW2/PW4 certificate from the Energy Commission (ST).
• Certification as an Electrical Supervisor by the Energy Commission (ST) is an added advantage.
• Proficient in computer literacy.
• Customer-oriented, independent, and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Possess a valid D and GDL driving license and be willing to be based in Penang.
• Good communication skills in both Bahasa Malaysia and English (verbally and in writing).
• Physically and mentally strong and fit.
• Comfortable working on weekends and public holidays if required.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.