Solar O&M Assistant Manager

Pekat RE Maintenance Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pekat RE Maintenance Sdn Bhd is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Manager to drive the O&M function across technical, monitoring, procurement, and safety teams, consolidating processes to ensure reliable, high‑quality services and growth beyond solar into other green technologies.

As Head of O&M, you will lead asset management for renewable energy projects, oversee budgets, SLA delivery, and client relationships, while steering digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3 years on-site PV experience or 5 years in engineering/operations roles.
• Proven experience managing utility-scale and distributed solar PV projects.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian regulatory requirements including ST regulations and Electricity Supply Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and oversee operational activities across Technical C&I, Monitoring, Engineering, Procurement, Administration, Safety, and Large-Scale Solar functions.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, HSE regulations, company policies, and client-specific requirements.
• Manage and optimize O&M activities: resource planning, maintenance scheduling, spare parts, breakdown response, fault diagnosis, corrective actions to meet SLAs.
• Monitor solar system performance, review studies/designs, engineering solutions, maintenance reports, and QA processes.
• Manage budgets, cost control, procurement, contract administration, asset management, and insurance claims.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders for high service delivery.
• Lead growth via O&M proposals, RFPs, technical evaluations, cost estimations, and new opportunities.
• Drive digitalization by implementing monitoring platforms, data analytics, and automation to improve efficiency.
• Build and develop a high-performing Operations team through recruitment, coaching, and career development.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and consistent strategic updates to senior management.

Skills

PV operations

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance management

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

This position is the important pilot to drive the company’s direction towards continuous improvement and growth. The Operations & Maintenance Manager will be required to manage various internal functional groups and consolidate the processes to ensure optimum and reliable quality of services and work produced. The position is regarded as the Head of Department (HOD) for the O&M section of the company, therefore requires high responsibility, critical decision-making skills & interpersonal skills to perform the management role. This job will not be limited to the solar industry but even other green technology involvement in the current industrial requirement. This position will revolve mainly on Asset Management of renewable energy product.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead, plan, and oversee all operational activities across the Operations Department, including Technical C&I, Technical Residential, Monitoring, Engineering, Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Administration, Safety, and Large-Scale Solar functions.

Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations, company policies, industry standards, and client-specific requirements across all operations and project sites.

Manage and optimize operation and maintenance (O&M) activities, including resource planning, maintenance scheduling, spare parts management, breakdown response, fault diagnosis, and corrective actions to achieve Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Oversee technical performance and operational excellence by monitoring solar system performance, reviewing technical studies, system designs, engineering solutions, maintenance reports, and quality assurance processes.

Manage operational budgets, cost control, procurement activities, contract administration, asset management, and insurance claims to ensure financial efficiency and effective resource utilization.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, business partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service delivery.

Lead business growth initiatives through the preparation of O&M proposals, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), technical evaluations, cost estimations, and support for new business opportunities.

Drive digitalization and operational improvement by implementing monitoring platforms, process automation, data analytics, and other technology-driven solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Operations team through recruitment, coaching, training, performance management, succession planning, and career development initiatives.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, accountability, and effective communication while providing regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior management to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in site hands-on experience related to PV System or 5 years’ experience in engineering/operation & maintenance related systems.

Proven experience in managing utility-scale and distributed solar PV projects.

Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, energy storage systems, and renewable energy asset management.

Familiarity with Malaysian regulatory requirements, including Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) regulations, the Electricity Supply Act, and industry design and construction standards.

Skills Requirements:

Strong technical competency in solar PV operations, fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and maintenance management.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, budgeting, and financial management skills, with the ability to assess operational impacts on business performance.

Strong leadership, people management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines effectively.

Proactive, collaborative, and results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Willing and able to travel regularly and undertake outstation assignments as required.

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Pekat Group, founded in 1999, is a trusted Malaysian turnkey solution provider for lightning protection, earthing, and surge protection systems, Pekat E&LP Sdn Bhd. Through Pekat Solar Sdn Bhd, we design, supply, install, and maintain Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. We hold ISO 50001:2011 accreditation, are registered with SEDA as RPVSP and RPVI, and use MyHijau-certified products. Backed by strong partners and industry awards, we deliver safe, sustainable, and innovative energy solutions nationwide.

Pekat Group, founded in 1999, is a trusted Malaysian turnkey solution provider for lightning protection, earthing, and surge protection systems, Pekat E&LP Sdn Bhd. Through Pekat Solar Sdn Bhd, we design, supply, install, and maintain Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. We hold ISO 50001:2011 accreditation, are registered with SEDA as RPVSP and RPVI, and use MyHijau-certified products. Backed by strong partners and industry awards, we deliver safe, sustainable, and innovative energy solutions nationwide.

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