Senior 33kV HV Operations Lead

YTL DC SOUTH SDN. BHD.; Kulai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

YTL DC SOUTH SDN. BHD. seeks a 33kV Competent Person to ensure safe operation, control and maintenance of HV systems in a mission-critical data centre setting.

You will uphold compliance with safety rules, manage permits, and lead safeguarding measures while maintaining power availability. The role requires 5–8 years in HV environments, certification as HV Authorised/Competent Person for 33kV, and experience with data centre or large industrial facilities.

Qualifications

• Formal HV Authorised Person / Competent Person certification for 33kV systems or equivalent.
• Training in HV switching, safety rules, and permit systems.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience with high-voltage electrical systems, hands-on.
• Proven experience operating 33kV or similar HV networks.
• Experience in data centre, critical infrastructure or large industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as an Authorised / Competent Person for 33kV systems as per HV safety rules.
• Operate, isolate, energise, and restore 33kV switchgear and related networks.
• Issue and control Permits to Work, sanctions, and switching schedules per safety rules.
• Enforce Lock-Out / Tag-Out (LOTO) and risk assessment procedures.
• Support maintenance, testing and commissioning of HV assets with OEMs/contractors.
• Respond to faults and disturbances with rapid diagnosis and safe recovery.
• Maintain logs, records, and compliance reports; participate in RAMS.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians on HV systems.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.

Skills

High-voltage systems

Safety leadership

Permit to Work

Education

33kV HV certification

Job description

YTL DC SOUTH SDN. BHD. seeks a 33kV Competent Person to ensure safe operation, control and maintenance of HV systems in a mission-critical data centre setting.

You will uphold compliance with safety rules, manage permits, and lead safeguarding measures while maintaining power availability. The role requires 5–8 years in HV environments, certification as HV Authorised/Competent Person for 33kV, and experience with data centre or large industrial facilities.