Resident High-Voltage Engineer — 24/7 Data Center

Vantage Data Centers; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers in Malaysia seeks a 275kV Resident Engineer to ensure safe, reliable operation of electrical systems within the facility. The role focuses on high/low voltage infrastructure, switching operations, fault response, and supporting preventive and corrective maintenance in a 24/7 data center environment.

The candidate must hold 275kV HT certification, with 3–5 years in HV systems or mission-critical facilities, and excellent English/Bahasa Malaysia communication.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 275kV competent engineer certification (HT) recognized by Suruhanjaya Tenaga.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in high-voltage electrical systems or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of Electrical distribution systems, switching operations and safety procedures
• Experience with CMMS systems & BMS and electrical monitoring tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive mindset.
• Good communication and coordination skills in English & Bahasa Malaysia

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance scheduling, work orders, and operational planning.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems, including High Voltage (275kV, 33kV, 11kV) and Low Voltage (415V, 240V).
• Perform electrical switching activities including Isolation, energization, de-energization, earthing and restoration of systems.
• Execute all switching strictly in accordance with approved SOPs, PTW, and LOTO procedures.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and utility providers such TNB, DOSH & Suruhanjaya Tenaga.
• Monitor and analyse daily power consumption.
• Provide hand on support for operations
• Support system restoration and corrective maintenance activities
• Participate in MOP & EOP drills and operational readiness exercises
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
• Participate in audits and ensure timely closure of findings
• Ensure strict adherence to EHS policies, PTW, and LOTO procedures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Proactive mindset

English communication

Bahasa Malaysia communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Electrical monitoring tools

Job description

Vantage Data Centers in Malaysia seeks a 275kV Resident Engineer to ensure safe, reliable operation of electrical systems within the facility. The role focuses on high/low voltage infrastructure, switching operations, fault response, and supporting preventive and corrective maintenance in a 24/7 data center environment.

The candidate must hold 275kV HT certification, with 3–5 years in HV systems or mission-critical facilities, and excellent English/Bahasa Malaysia communication.