Solar Plant Engineer

BayWare; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking a Solar Plant Engineer for its SDK Power Plant in Sandakan, Sabah. The role involves overseeing the operation, maintenance, and optimization of plant performance, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. Qualified candidates will possess a Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 3–5 years of relevant experience. Join a multicultural team driving the transition to renewable energy with competitive growth opportunities.

Benefits

Multicultural team environment

Dynamic market and working conditions

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in solar plant operations and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with PV systems, inverters, and high-voltage equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance and energy output using SCADA.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Prepare monthly energy billing system and annual performance reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Familiarity with PV systems

Knowledge of safety standards

Education

Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

MYES BayWa re Energy Solutions Sdn. Bhd.

About the role

The Solar Plant Engineer will be based at our SDK Power Plant (Sandakan, Sabah) and responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and performance optimization of the SDK Power Plant. This role focuses on supporting all O&M activities by O&M vendors to achieve maximum plant availability, reliability, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards

What you will do

• Operations & Monitoring: Monitor plant performance and energy output using SCADA and other monitoring systems. Analyze operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities.
• Maintenance Activities: Monitor the preventive and corrective maintenance for solar PV systems, inverters, transformers, and associated equipment. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards during all O&M activities. Maintain compliance with local regulations and company policies.
• Performance Optimization: Implement strategies to improve plant efficiency and reduce operational costs. Support root cause analysis for performance deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare monthly energy billing system and annual performance reports. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment status
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Liaise with service providers for specialized maintenance tasks. Oversee contractor work to ensure quality and compliance.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Education: Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years in solar plant operations and maintenance. Hands‑on experience with PV systems, inverters, and high‑voltage equipment.
• Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Familiarity with PV, MV systems and performance monitoring tools. Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance.

What’s in it for you?

• Being part of a highly motivated ever‑growing and multicultural team that drives forward the energy revolution
• Innovative and fast‑changing market and working environment

About BayWa r.e.

We are an international project developer of wind, solar and battery storage (BESS) projects. Our activities include the planning, development and construction of these projects, as well as their operation and maintenance, and energy trading. BayWar.e. is also a leading global supplier to the solar distribution market. In total, we have successfully brought online more than 6 GW of renewable energy. Our shareholders are BayWa AG and Energy Infrastructure Partners.

BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,000 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.

You matter to us

At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.

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