Closing Date : 22/05/2026

Manager, Electrical Engineering  

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure optimum equipment integrity and reliability through preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance approaches.
  • Develop, review, and continuously improve maintenance and inspection programmes for electrical equipment and installations, supporting Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) initiatives.
  • Establish and maintain site electrical safety procedures and practices, including competency assessments, training, and authorization of personnel working on electrical systems.
  • Monitor, analyse, and improve the performance of electrical equipment, developing strategies to meet reliability and operational targets.
  • Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and defect elimination initiatives to address bad actors and improve equipment performance.
  • Champion and lead the Multi-Discipline Reliability Team (MDRT), driving stakeholder engagement, action plans, and KPI achievement.
  • Optimise in-house power generation and electrical energy usage to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
  • Review and approve electrical drawings for construction and project execution.
  • Provide technical advisory support for projects and Major Turnaround (MTA) activities.
  • Support Contracting & Procurement (CP) processes, including review of PEFS and technical evaluations.
  • Act as Contract Holder for electrical-related services, ensuring contractor performance and delivery of contract value.
  • Participate in a 24-hour on-call duty roster on a rotational basis.
  • Promote Electrical Safety and “Barrier Thinking” culture through training, HSSE initiatives, and awareness programmes.
  • Develop competency and capability of electrical personnel through structured training and development programmes.
  • Operate and maintain 132kV electrical network systems safely, liaising with TNB National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC) to ensure reliable power supply management.
  • Approve deviations from standard design when alternative solutions meet technical requirements and provide cost benefits.
  • Train staff and operators on electrical standards, equipment, safety practices, and latest engineering guidelines.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with external stakeholders such as TNB, Suruhanjaya Tenaga, and operating companies.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in large industrial facilities (Petrochemical / Oil & Gas), covering operations, maintenance, engineering design, project execution, reliability, and asset management.
  • Registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
  • Certified Competent Electrical Engineer by Suruhanjaya Tenaga (preferably up to 132kV).
  • Strong knowledge of electrical safety and statutory requirements, including Electricity Supply Act 1990 and Electricity Regulations 1994.
  • Experience in hazardous area classification and Ex equipment selection, installation, and maintenance.
  • Familiarity with relevant international codes and standards such as IEC, BS, IP, and DEP.

  Spoken Language:  Malay, Malay, English

  Written Language:  Malay, English