Interconnection Maintenance Manager
Solarvest
Apply to this job Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia on site Until 8/21/2026 7+ years exp First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description
- Lead the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) aspects of the Interconnection Facility (IF) for Utility-Scale Solar projects.
- Design and implement an effective maintenance plan on medium and high voltage systems as well as related power quality/telecontrol/telemetering/ICT system.
- Present O&M perspective in reviewing relay protection scheme and control design during construction and operation phase.
- Serve as an expert on transmission-related market design and regulatory issues, monitor key developments, and provide recommendations in these areas.
- Setup and lead a technical team consist of engineer and chargeman to respond to electrical breakdown at Interconnection Facility (IF) while ensuring compliance on Service Level Agreement.
- Communicate effectively with authorities, engineering consultants, competent persons, contractors, vendors and clients during projects phase and service warranty period.
- Develop maintenance procedures related to 6.6kV up to 132kV equipment while ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment legislation.
- Review project technical information and installation quality prior to Defect Liability Period and service warranty.
- Verify all the maintenance outcomes performed by technicians and contractors. Ensure that the countermeasures applied are in accordance with the standards, procedures and specifications allowed.
- Gather information on design failure, installations quality, or materials quality issue, and provide constructive feedback to Project Management team for future improvements.
Requirements
- Possess at least 7 years of working experience in the development or operation of Interconnection Facility (IF) up to 132kV.
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, or
- Certified competent person by Suruhanjaya Tenaga in 33kV or 132kV discipline.
- Expert in protection co-ordination studies and configuration of major relay brands approved for by TNB for Utility-Scale Solar Interconnection Facility.
- Experience with commissioning SAT/FAT activities including secondary injection test.
- Experience in secondary and primary designs of medium and high voltage equipment, including protection, metering, automation, power quality, and ICT.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Customer oriented, independent, and good interpersonal skills.
- Good in communication, and excellent verbal and written in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
- Able to work on weekend and public holiday if required.
- Possess valid driving license D, and able to travel to remote areas.
About this role
Summary
Lead maintenance of electrical interconnection facilities, ensure safety, compliance, and system reliability.
Job title
Interconnection Maintenance Manager
Experience level
7+ years
Minimum experience
7+ years exp
Industry
utilities
Location requirements
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia; remote work not allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
electrical engineeringprotection co-ordinationrelay configurationsecondary injection testinghigh voltage design
Preferred skills
project managementteam leadershipregulatory compliancetroubleshootingcommunication
Specializations
high voltage systemspower qualityrelay protectionICT systemsautomation
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
On-site City
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