Senior Electrical Engineer

Open DC; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Open DC is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide technical engineering support for the data centre's electrical infrastructure. You will act as a technical SME, supporting system reviews, maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to maintain uptime and reliability.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, reviewing switching sequences, guiding maintenance, and coordinating with OPS, contractors, and OEMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of experience in data center, critical facilities, or mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems (UPS, generators, transformers, switchgear, LV/HV).

Responsibilities

• Develop and review MOP, SOP, and EOP.
• Review electrical switching sequences and planned maintenance activities.
• Provide technical guidance during maintenance, testing, commissioning, and electrical incidents.
• Support the operations team in maintaining electrical system reliability and redundancy.
• Review electrical drawings, SLDs, and equipment configurations.
• Assess load capacity, redundancy, protection coordination, and risks.
• Identify weaknesses and recommend engineering improvements.
• Support upgrades, modifications, and new installations.
• Provide technical support during major electrical failures and disturbances.
• Analyze system behaviour and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in safe recovery and restoration of electrical systems.
• Participate in RCA and follow-up on preventive actions.
• Review preventive maintenance plans and testing requirements.
• Coordinate with operations, contractors, and OEMs on maintenance issues.
• Support commissioning, integrated testing, and upgrades.
• Review technical submissions and equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate electrical drawings and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with standards, procedures, and safety.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsible for providing technical engineering support for the data centre's electrical infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical power systems. The role serves as a technical subject matter expert (SME), supporting electrical system reviews, maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to maintain data centre uptime and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review Method of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Emergency Operating Procedure (EOP).
• Review electrical switching sequences and planned maintenance activities.
• Provide technical guidance during maintenance, testing, commissioning, and electrical incidents.
• Support the operations team in maintaining electrical system reliability and redundancy.
• Review electrical drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), and equipment configurations.
• Assess electrical load capacity, system redundancy, protection coordination, and operational risks.
• Identify potential system weaknesses and recommend engineering improvements.
• Support electrical infrastructure upgrades, modifications, and new installations.
• Provide technical support during major electrical failures, power disturbances, and equipment trips.
• Analyse electrical system behaviour, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support safe recovery and restoration of electrical systems.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and follow up on preventive actions.
• Review preventive maintenance plans and equipment testing requirements.
• Coordinate with operations teams, contractors, and OEMs on electrical maintenance and technical issues.
• Support commissioning, integrated systems testing, and electrical infrastructure upgrades.
• Review technical submissions, test reports, and equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate electrical drawings, technical documents, and operating procedures.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with company standards, approved procedures, and applicable safety requirements.
• Support technical audits, risk assessments, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in data center, critical facilities, or mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, including UPS, generators, transformers, switchgear, and LV/HV systems.
• Experience in electrical switching procedures and preparation of MOP, SOP, and EOP documentation.
• Good understanding of electrical redundancy, power system reliability, and critical load management.
• Experience in troubleshooting, maintenance planning, commissioning, or electrical system upgrades.