Technician (Facilities Department)

Penang Water Supply Corporation; Penang; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Water Supply Organization in Malaysia is looking for a candidate to manage their meter test laboratory. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 standards, maintaining safety, and overseeing laboratory operations. The ideal candidate has a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, good communication skills, and is proficient in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. Positions offered are for a one-year contract with potential for permanent placement based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in ISO 17025 accredited laboratory or mechanical testing is an advantage.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Maintain safety and health in the working environment.
• Oversee meter test laboratory operations and ensure documentation is updated.
• Assist the Engineer in compliance assessments and verification processes.
• Ensure equipment calibration, maintenance, and cleanliness.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia

Proficiency in English

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all subordinates perform according to established procedures, in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001.
• Ensure the safety & health of workers and working environment in good condition in accordance with the requirements of ISO 45001.
• Ensure the meter test laboratory activities are in accordance to MS ISO/IEC 17025 management systems.
• Ensure all records and procedures for Water Meter Laboratory is keep updated and stored according to pre-defined retention period.
• Assisting Engineer to compile and reply the finding from Department Standard Malaysia (DSM) assessment.
• To perform verification of meter’s final reading within the stipulated time frame upon receiving at workshop.
• To ensure all meters received in workshop comes with complete documentation and segregates based on its cases.
• Ensure Meter Test Bench is always in good condition for testing including equipment calibration, maintenance and intermediate check.
• Ensure all tools and equipment is clean, safe and enough.
• Ensure all special tests with witness carry on within 7 working days.
• Ensure all meter test result key-in into iRMS system and route to respective department.
• Ensure all conflict with iRMS system involving meter test and meter verification is being highlighted to IT department for further action.
• To involve with intra laboratory testing with other meter laboratory personnel.
• To achieve targets for meter test laboratory.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment for water meter testing laboratory.
• To record all testing and compile in organize manners.
• To ensure all condemn meter and reuse meter are key in into Oracle System before sending to the store.
• Provide test report analysis for meter testing before approved by Engineer.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualifications and approved by Malaysian Government.
• Experience in related field especially with an accredited ISO 17025 laboratory or mechanical testing/calibration bodies would be an added advantage.
• Proficient in both written and spoken in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess supervisory, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Positive attitude, highly initiative and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Possess ability to work under pressure, tight schedules and in stringent environment.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Positions offered is contract for one (1) year prior to the absorption into permanent posts and subject to job performance.
• Interested candidates are encouraged to APPLY ONLINE together with updated particulars - full personal particulars, qualifications and experience, stating present and expected salary, contact number togetherwith a recent photograph on or before 21 JANUARY 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.