Operations & Maintenance Engineer (Central)

Solarvest; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Solarvest in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to plan and supervise rooftop solar maintenance activities across sites. You will lead field service teams and ensure work meets SOPs and SLAs, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include preparing technical reports, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and promoting continuous improvement within the O&M program. A strong background in electrical installations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field is required.
• Experience with rooftop solar PV installations or maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance teams.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule rooftop solar maintenance activities aligned with SLA.
• Supervise technicians to ensure preventive and corrective maintenance is completed to SOPs.
• Communicate outcomes to Customer Service for client updates.
• Prepare technical reports for client requests, warranty and insurance claims.
• Track warranty claims and coordinate with vendors for improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

SOP compliance

Technical reporting

Clear communication

On-site decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Operational Core Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all rooftop solar maintenance activities (planned and unplanned) in line with contractual scope of work and service level agreements (SLA); submit proposed schedules to Customer Service for coordination
• Ensure effective and timely execution of preventive and corrective maintenance by supervising technicians and verifying work completeness and conformance to SOPs
• Communicate maintenance outcomes to Customer Service to support timely client updates
• Prepare and review technical reports for various needs including client requests, warranty claims, and insurance claims
• Track and ensure warranty claims are completed; follow up with vendors or suppliers and propose improvements based on the outcomes of approved or rejected claims
• Manage, maintain, and sustain adequate inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment for the assigned team
• Ensure service ticket tracking, follow-up, and closure within agreed SLA response time
• Process quotations and invoices for vendors and subcontractors in accordance with established workflows
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental (QSHE) standards in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and regulatory best practices

Department Support Roles

• Provide technical and non-technical support for internal process improvements such as training module development, standard MOS creation, and SOP updates
• Gather feedback and evidence of design failures, installation quality issues, or material defects, and elevate with recommendations to the Division Lead or Manager
• Support internal programs by HR, QSHE, and other departments to promote teamwork, safety culture, and continuous improvement
• Support other regional or utility O&M teams when required, especially during resource constraints or emergency support needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant engineering disciplines
• Experience in electrical installations or maintenance of solar PV projects will be an added advantage
• Strong understanding of rooftop solar PV systems, including design, components, troubleshooting, and compliance with performance and safety standards
• Ability to prepare preventive and corrective maintenance schedules, oversee field service teams, and ensure timely, quality execution aligned with SLAs
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with internal stakeholders and document maintenance results through accurate technical reports
• Proven capability to lead and guide technicians and assistant engineers in daily operations, training, and field discipline
• Ability to evaluate issues on-site and make appropriate technical and operational decisions with sound judgment and proper escalation when required
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and adherence to regulatory and internal safety standards
• Commitment to following SOPs, maintenance operating standards (MOS), and company procedures consistently