TECHNICIAN (FACILITIES DEPARTMENT)

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

Job summary

A government water supply entity in Penang is looking for a laboratory technician for meter testing. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety standards, maintaining laboratory records, and performing meter verifications. Candidates should possess a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and be proficient in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. This role is a one-year contract, with possibilities for permanency based on performance. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply, and applicants must submit their details by 21 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience with an accredited ISO 17025 laboratory is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and health of workers and laboratory environment.
• Maintain records and procedures for water meter laboratory.
• Perform verification of meter’s final reading on time.
• Enter meter test results into iRMS system.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia

Proficiency in English

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

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 are kept updated and stored according to pre-defined retention period.
• Assist the Engineer to compile and reply the findings from Department Standard Malaysia (DSM) assessment.
• Perform verification of meter’s final reading within the stipulated time frame upon receiving at workshop.
• Ensure all meters received in workshop come with complete documentation and are segregated based on their cases.
• Ensure Meter Test Bench is always in good condition for testing including equipment calibration, maintenance and intermediate checks.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are clean, safe and sufficient.
• Ensure all special tests with witness take place within 7 working days.
• Enter all meter test results into iRMS system and route to respective department.
• Highlight any conflict with iRMS system involving meter test and meter verification to IT department for further action.
• Involve with intra-laboratory testing with other meter laboratory personnel.
• Achieve targets for meter test laboratory.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment for water meter testing laboratory.
• Record all testing and compile in organized manners.
• Key in all condemn meter and reuse meter into Oracle System before sending to the store.
• Provide test report analysis for meter testing before approval 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 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.