We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on
Facilities Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Technician
to join our global manufacturing facility. This role is split between advanced Operation & Maintenance (O&M) support and Engineering Project Execution. You will ensure the maximum uptime, safety, and efficiency of our critical low-voltage and emergency power systems while supporting site expansion projects and vendor coordination.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Support
Troubleshooting & Diagnostics:
Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting on critical site systems and generate comprehensive health reports detailing root causes and corrective actions.
Testing & Quality Assurance:
Execute specialized electrical testing including thermography, Partial Discharge (PD), Transient Earth Voltage (TEV), Insulation Resistance (Megger), and Continuity testing.
System Monitoring:
Utilize Facilities Monitoring Systems (
SCADA, IMS, and PME
) to pull, interpret, and act on power quality and consumption data.
Emergency Power Oversight:
Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot emergency backup equipment including Emergency Generators, DUPS, and DVR systems.
Low Voltage Systems Care:
Oversee the installation, maintenance, and optimization of LV infrastructure (AHF, VFD, PQM, PR, MCCB, MCB, RCD).
2. Engineering Project Execution Support
Project Testing:
Review electrical design schematics and support both
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
and
Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
in compliance with company standards.
Data & Capacity Tracking:
Install monitoring equipment (e.g., power analyzers) to generate consumption reports and assist engineering teams with capacity tracking exercises.
Vendor & Schedule Management:
Coordinate on-site installation work performed by contractors and external vendors.
Project Administration:
Manage manpower planning, track project timelines, and deliver weekly status updates to leadership.
Job Requirements
Experience & Certifications
Years of Experience:
Minimum 5
years of hands-on experience
in industrial electrical system operation, maintenance, installation, and functionality testing.
Certifications Required:
Valid and verifiable qualification certificates to perform
thermography, PD, TEV, Megger, and Continuity testing
must be provided upon hire.
Technical Skills & System Competencies
Low Voltage Systems:
Practical maintenance and installation knowledge of VFDs, AHFs, Power Quality Meters, Protection Relays, and Circuit Breakers (MCCB/MCB/RCD).
Monitoring Software:
Familiarity with data interpretation using
SCADA, IMS, or Power Monitoring Expert (PME)
.
Electrical Protection:
Solid understanding of electrical protection schemes and various relay types used at different equipment levels.
Tool Proficiency:
Competent in using standard electrical hand tools and specialized data logging/power analyzer equipment.
Soft Skills & Project Skills
Strong technical report-writing skills to translate complex electrical data into actionable executive summaries.
Clear communication skills for managing external contractors and cross-functional site teams.
Strong organizational skills to manage manpower and track strict project timelines.
Educational requirements
: Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering