Senior E&I Engineering Lead — Automation & Plant Reliability

Senior Executive, Engineering

George Town

On-site

MYR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Unknown Company is seeking a Senior Executive, Engineering to lead Electrical, Instrumentation and Automation (E&I) activities in our Penang plant. You will oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and system improvements to ensure reliable operations.

You will manage a team of technicians, coordinate with Production, and drive continuous improvement through system upgrades and digitalization, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation/Mechatronic Engineering.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, and manage E&I activities including maintenance and project works.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and RCA for failures (including DCS).
Configure, maintain, and optimize DCS, control panels, and field instrumentation.
Lead and supervise technicians/electricians in maintenance and project execution.
Coordinate E&I maintenance schedules with Production to minimize downtime.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations and best practices.
Review procurement of electrical, instrumentation, and automation spare parts and equipment.
Monitor asset reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Ensure contractors comply with safety and technical requirements during projects.
Conduct inspections and audits on E&I systems.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including system upgrades and digitalization.
Develop troubleshooting guides, SOPs, and technical documentation.
Support audits (ISO 9001, HACCP, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, FSSC 22000).
Provide technical coaching and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.