Site Technician (Borneo)

Solarvest; Kuching; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Solarvest is seeking an on-site project engineer in Kuching to oversee electrical installations and interconnections. You will visit sites, prepare BOMs for DC, LV and MV systems, manage material procurement, and coordinate with clients, authorities, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on experience with DC/AC systems, IT networking, and change management during design submittals, with a focus on timely delivery and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of DC/AC electrical systems
• Experience with IT networking in electrical projects
• Strong coordination and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits with follow-up proposals and reports to installation sites and interconnection facilities.
• Prepare BOMs for DC, LV, and MV electrical systems and manage material purchases to ensure timely inventory until project completion.
• Provide general and technical support throughout the tender process.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, authorities and cross-departments from tender stage to project handover.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for scope of works, schedules and monitor workmanship quality during installation.
• Record, implement and manage design change requirements through submittals.
• Liaise with grid operators and authorities on interconnection of MV/HV systems to power grid.
• Experience with test and commissioning of DC and AC systems; troubleshoot during test/commissioning.

Job description

• Conduct site visit with follow up proposal and report to installation site and interconnection facilities.
• Possess sound knowledge in both DC & AC electrical system and IT networking with experience in design, install, troubleshoot and re-engineering.
• Prepare bill of material (BOM) for DC, LV, & MV electrical system and manage material purchase to ensure timely and adequate level of inventory until project completion.
• Provide general and technical support throughout the entire tender process.
• Initiate meeting with clients, consultants, authorities, management and cross departments from tender stage until project complete handover.
• Liaise and manage sub-contractors for their scope of works, schedules and monitoring workmanship qualities of subcontractors during installation.
• Record, implement and manage design change requirement through submittal
• Work with internal and/or external parties such as consulting firms and authorities on licensing and permits matters and documentation.
• Liaise and coordinate with grid operator & authorities on interconnection of MV/HV electrical system to power grid
• Experience with test & commissioning of the both DC & AC electrical system. Able to troubleshoot and rectify the problem during test & commissioning
• Review project deliverables at every phase to ensure the project is within timeline and budget.
• Implement best practices and safe work procedure that comply to authorities rules and regulations throughout the project on site
• Assist to organize a post mortem meeting for evaluation of project results, challenges faced and provide recommendations for future improvement.
• Well verse with technical letter writing, report, presentation, and method of statement documentation.
• To contribute, comply and committed toward the company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Management System by making sure it is full compliances to International Standard, Legal compliances, local regulations and any code of practice.