Operation & Maintenance Engineer (Penang)

Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia on site Until 8/21/2026 2+ years exp First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description
  • Responsible to manage resources planning and schedule arrangement for corrective and preventative maintenance complying the Scope of Work and Service Level Agreement.
  • Responsible to arrange or attend any electrical breakdowns related to solar PV systems, initiate fault diagnosis and corrective actions for assigned solar PV projects.
  • Verify all the works performed by Technician or Contractor, emphasize on quality as well as ensuring the countermeasure applied according to standards, procedures, and specifications.
  • Provide technical reports for any breakdown, corrective actions and periodic maintenance performed.
  • Monitoring system performance by gathering relevant data and produce statistical performance reports.
  • Complete project technical studies, design, and prepare cost estimation.
  • Determine project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
  • Liaise with Sales, Project, and Procurement department, provide technical support and resolve technical issues during project installation.
  • Review project quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) before Testing & Commissioning of solar PV projects, to ensure the projects specifications comply with standards and meet contract requirements.
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Devising and establishing a company's quality procedures, standards, and specifications.
  • Primary interface between authorities, engineering consultant, subcontractors, vendors and clients during projects phase and service warranty to build positive long-term relationships.
  • Provide technical and non-technical support in development of new applications for internal process improvement.

Requirements

  • Possess 2 years working experience in electrical installations or maintenance of solar PV projects.
  • Possess at least Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Knowledge and experience in Solar PV system design and PVSyst will be an added advantage.
  • Extensive knowledge on electrical theory and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and reporting skills.
  • Customer oriented, independent, and good interpersonal skills.
  • Good communication in both Bahasa Malaysia and English (verbally as well as written).
  • Physically and mentally strong and fit, able to do multi-task and work in fast paced environment.
  • Comfortable to work on weekends and public holidays if required.
  • Possess valid driving license D, and able to travel or relocate.
  • Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

About this role

Summary

Manage maintenance, troubleshoot solar PV systems, support projects, ensure quality, report performance.

Job title

Operation & Maintenance Engineer (Penang)

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

solar energy

Location requirements

Based in Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia, on-site work required.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electricalsolar PVtroubleshootingreportingproject management

Preferred skills

solar PV system designPVSyst

Specializations

electricalsolar pvmaintenancetroubleshootingproject management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia

On-site City