Adaptive Power Hiring! Full Time Senior Mechanical Engineer in Sabah - Ricebowl

Company Description

Adaptive Power Sdn Bhd is an OEM alternative services partner that inspects, maintains, and upgrades various power generation assets to extend their useful life. The team leverages extensive technical and practical knowledge gained from site commissioning projects across the Asia region. Its engineers bring experience from representing OEMs, enabling strong best-practice implementation and effective problem solving. The company focuses on delivering valued customer experiences while developing talent and contributing to local communities.

Role Description This full-time, on-site Senior Mechanical or Electrical Engineer role based in Malaysia. The Senior Engineer will lead the maintenance works on turbo generators during plant outages. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, planning, leading the outage and customer reporting . The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing timelines and deliverables, and ensuring safety, industry standards, and client requirements. The Senior Engineer will also provide technical guidance and contribute to continuous improvement processes.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Strong written and verbal proficiency in English.

The right to legally work in Malaysia.

A valid passport, or ability to apply for one.

Desired Technical Experience:

Generator, Motor, Bearing or Gearbox.      

OEM background or similar.

Desired Skills:

Quick learner.

Self-motivated.

Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Main Accountabilities:

As an expert in turbo generators, you will be expected to be able to attend a site on short notice with only a user manual and schematics. You should be able to perform maintenance and or troubleshoot any issues. This will often be on equipment for which you have not been specifically trained, so you will rely on previous experience and sound knowledge to safely solve problems. It is expected that 65-90% of your time will be spent on site, primarily in Malaysia, but also overseas. The trips will range from a few days to several weeks in duration. Some projects will require 4 - 5 week trips, with a few days of R&R at home in between trips.

Role Details

The role will initially report into a Director based in KL. Due to dynamics of working from various off sites, the candidate will need to be self-motivated and a hot starter who requires limited supervision.

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Background

Experience in the power, energy, or industrial services sector and exposure to OEM or field commissioning work is beneficial.

Salary

The remuneration package will be based on experience and readiness to work