Senior 33kV HV Chargeman: Switching & Safety Lead

K2 STRATEGIC; Sedenak; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 STRATEGIC in Malaysia is seeking a skilled electrical operations lead to oversee 33kV HV switching, maintenance governance, protection system integrity, and emergency response in line with ST Malaysia regulations and the Electricity Act. The role requires 5–7 years in high‑voltage systems, and Chargeman B0 certification or equivalent.

You will manage technical teams, coordinate with vendors, and ensure safe, compliant operations within a data centre or industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Valid Chargeman B0 (33kV) certificate (ST Malaysia) or equivalent; B0 for 11kV considered with 33kV experience; B4 for 11kV/33kV advantageous
• Available for emergency response and 24/7 on-call support
• 5–7 years’ hands‑on experience in commercial, industrial, or data centre high‑voltage systems (switching, maintenance, protection relays)
• Experience managing technical teams and supervising subcontractors
• Knowledge of M&E and Facilities Management
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills
• High school diploma/GED with technical certifications; higher electrical engineering qualifications preferred
• Strong organizational and analytical skills to deliver reliable, efficient service to stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Operate and control 33kV electrical installations including HV switchgear, transformers and protection systems
• Conduct inspections, quality checks, supervise employees, subcontractors and services
• Perform HV switching, isolation, earthing, energization and restoration following safety rules
• Conduct monthly emergency operating drills
• Provide technical assessments for troubleshooting, identifying causes and implementing solutions
• Maintain 52-week maintenance schedule and checklists for equipment
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, testing and protection relay functionality
• Ensure proper maintenance of card access, CCTV, HVAC systems and coordinate vendors
• Maintain logs, test reports, single-line diagrams and compliance documents
• Respond to faults and emergencies, coordinate restoration and root-cause analysis
• Provide 24-hour emergency support and first responder actions
• Ensure all PTW and MOP/MOS documentation is approved before work
• Address incidents, complaints and repairs promptly
• Supervise technicians and contractors to ensure safety and SOP adherence
• Provide training on electrical operations, safety, and regulatory compliance

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

People management

MS Office 365

Education

Diploma

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

BMS

EPMS

Job description

K2 STRATEGIC in Malaysia is seeking a skilled electrical operations lead to oversee 33kV HV switching, maintenance governance, protection system integrity, and emergency response in line with ST Malaysia regulations and the Electricity Act. The role requires 5–7 years in high‑voltage systems, and Chargeman B0 certification or equivalent.

You will manage technical teams, coordinate with vendors, and ensure safe, compliant operations within a data centre or industrial setting.