SENIOR TECHNICIAN - CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION

Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd; Sepang; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Technician specializing in Control and Instrumentation. The role involves ensuring reliable system performance through maintenance and troubleshooting of various control systems. Candidates should have a Diploma in Electrical or related fields, with at least 2 years of experience in the C&I field. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. This position supports operational efficiency and adherence to compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Control & Instrumentation field.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and technical accuracy.
• Able to work under pressure and complete assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance for all plant C&I systems.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot faults in PLCs, sensors, and instrumentation systems.

Skills

PLC (Siemens/Fatek)

Troubleshooting skills

Basic wiring

Loop drawings

Sensor/mechanical installation

Education

Certificate/ Diploma in Electrical, Control Instrumentation, Mechatronic Engineering or Equivalent

Job description

SENIOR TECHNICIAN - CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION

Support C&I operations by ensuring reliable system performance through troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement of plant control systems (e.g., GSR, ASM, CDS, APM, PLCs, sensors). Assist with ISO9001/GMP, safety, and SOP compliance. Provide technical guidance and support skill transfer to junior technicians to maintain team effectiveness.

Maintenance & Operations

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance for all plant C&I systems and components (e.g., GSR, ASM, CDS, APM, glove puller, vision systems, PLCs, sensors).
• Perform daily inspections, checklists, tuning, calibration, and alignment per schedule and accuracy requirements.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, ensuring fast recovery and minimal downtime.
• Assist with new system installation, setup, testing, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot faults in PLCs, sensors, and instrumentation systems across production lines, utilities, compounding, and machinery.
• Ensure system performance aligns with operational standards and quality requirements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Record repair activities, parts usage, and system status in shift reports.
• Assist supervisor in maintaining maintenance checklists, duty rosters, and documentation updates.

Technical Support & Knowledge Transfer

• Learn and enhance system knowledge to support operational efficiency.
• Support skill transfer by conducting training for junior technicians.
• Cover supervisory functions during emergency or absence.

Compliance & Safety

• Adhere to engineering SOPs, ISO standards, Lotto, 5S practices, and safety protocols.
• Observe good health, safety, and housekeeping in all activities.
• Comply with scheduled waste management and quality system procedures.

Cost & Performance Management

• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition.
• Keep spare part usage within budget.
• Contribute to achieving plant KPIs: CSI, OEE, line breakdown reduction, and rejection rate targets.
• Participate in Kaizen activities to drive system efficiency and reduce operational defects.
• Contribute to 5S and improvement projects in workshop and production areas.
• Support other plant maintenance teams when required.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned within job scope.
• Ready for on-call duties and shift rotation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate/ Diploma in Electrical, Control Instrumentation, Mechatronic Engineering or Equivalent.
• Min 2 years experience in C&I field.
• Skilled in PLC (Siemens/Fatek), basic wiring, loop drawings, sensor/mechanical installation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and technical accuracy.
• Able to work under pressure, follow company rules, and complete assigned tasks.
• High cooperation, responsible, with a positive attitude.
• Experience in production line maintenance, 5S, and workplace safety.