Operation & Maintenance Technician (JB)

Solarvest; Kebun Baharu; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company in Malaysia is seeking a technician responsible for maintaining solar PV systems. The ideal candidate will conduct inspections, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess experience with low voltage electrical equipment and hold a valid Chargeman A0/A1 certificate. This role requires strong analytical skills, good communication in both Bahasa Malaysia and English, and the ability to work weekends if needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year working experience with low voltage electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of the Electricity Supply Act 1990.
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays if required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on solar PV systems.
• Manage documentation for maintenance and QA & QC inspections.
• Supervise works related to solar PV systems performed by contractors.

Skills

Low voltage electrical equipment operation

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication in Bahasa Malaysia and English

Education

Chargeman A0/A1 certificate

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

• Conduct routine inspections and corrective maintenance on solar PV systems, not limited to DC and LV components and connections
• Responsible for all electrical systems and civil works in the solar PV plant to ensure compliance to regulations and enhance system health
• Attend to electrical breakdowns related to solar PV systems, initiate fault diagnosis and corrective actions
• Establish and maintain proper documentation and related records through the channels provided for all corrective and preventative maintenance
• Conduct QA & QC inspections during project executions to ensure project quality meet the standards
• Establish effective communication, and maintain proper documentation and related records through the channels provided
• Supervise and monitor any works related to solar PV system performed by appointed Contractor
• Provide Inspection Report, Preventive Maintenance Report, and any product warranty claim report including inverter, PV module, data logger etc
• Manage and maintain assigned company vehicle (If applicable)
• Manage, maintain and sustain spare parts and tools inventory
• Support and involve with O&M related works at Southern region as per instructed by Engineer

Requirements

• Possess 1 year of working experience in an environment involving operation and controlling low voltage electrical equipment
• Possess sufficient knowledge and skills in wiring for LV installation
• Extensive knowledge on 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 valid Chargeman A0/A1 certificate from Energy Commission (ST) or Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Good in computer literate
• Customer oriented, independent, and good interpersonal skills
• Possess valid driving license D and GDL will be advantages
• Good communication in both Bahasa Malaysia and English (verbally as well as written)
• Physically and mentally strong and fit
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays if required
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.