Senior Electrical Engineer
- RighthirePlus
- Johor, Malaysia
- MYR 120,000 – MYR 180,000
- Position Overview
The Senior Electrical Engineer reports to the Technical Manager and supports the operations team as a subject matter expert for facility electrical systems. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical systems vital for reliable and efficient operation of the infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Maintenance & Risk Management
- Ensure effectiveness of critical technical maintenance activities associated with high-voltage (HT) and low-voltage (LT) electrical systems to reduce operational risk in accordance with the Maintenance Operating Procedure (MOP)
- Develop and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP), and MOP for all critical facility equipment and activities
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure facility compliance with all legislation, codes of practice, compliance codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
- Act as Change Management advocate, ensuring all change requests are followed up and closed timely
Design & System Improvement
- Involve in design, modification, and improvement of electrical systems including specification, installation, setup, extension, relocation, and new building requirements
- Lead incident investigation with shift team, follow-up actions, and submission of interim and final reports to senior management
- Execute Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for problem management to improve system uptime, availability, and productivity on critical equipment
Performance Monitoring & Optimization
- Conduct capacity tracking and utilization trending with proactive monitoring and optimization
- Initiate and execute energy efficiency programs and cost-saving measures
- Identify parameters in Building Management System (BMS) and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) system for data analysis to improve critical equipment reliability and efficiency
- Conduct alarm trending and data analysis to identify operational improvement opportunities
Sustainability & Certification
- Support Green Building Data Center certification requirements and ensure electrical systems comply with sustainability standards
Training & Development
- Support training and skill development to upskill the critical operations team and shift crews
- Facilitate knowledge sharing among colleagues on site and across other facilities
Major Activities & Oversight
- Support and coordinate major activities including annual shutdowns, electrical discrimination studies, UPS battery replacements, UPS overhauls, and equipment failure exercises
- Assist operations team with troubleshooting electrical failures and coordinate with equipment vendors for resolution
- Participate in review and approval committees for Permits-to-Work (PTW), Method of Statements (MOS), and Risk Assessments (RA)
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with focus on data center or critical infrastructure operations
Technical Skills
- Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, BMS, and CMMS/DCIM systems
- Strong ability to articulate and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Core Competencies
- Technical expertise in electrical systems and HT/LT infrastructure
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Compliance and standards management
- Performance optimization and continuous improvement
- Systems thinking and operational excellence
- Change management and stakeholder communication
Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- High Voltage (HV) Systems
- Low-voltage (LV) systems
- Root Cause Analysis
- Preventive Maintenance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Project Management



