EDRA Power Holdings Hiring! Full Time Shift Charge Engineer in Melaka - Ricebowl

Edra Melaka Power Plant (EMPP) | Melaka, Malaysia

Are you an experienced power plant operations professional with strong leadership and troubleshooting skills? Join our team at Edra Melaka Power Plant and play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient power generation.

Roles

The Shift Charge Engineer is responsible for leading shift operations, overseeing plant performance, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of boilers, generators, and auxiliary equipment in accordance with operational procedures, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) requirements, and Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and guide shift operations personnel in daily operations, plant monitoring, and troubleshooting activities.
• Oversee plant start-up, shutdown, and operation of equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient power generation.
• Monitor plant performance, maintain accurate operational records, and prepare daily reports and operational statistics.
• Coordinate operational communications with the National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) of TNB and the Gas Control Centre (GCC) of PETRONAS Gas.
• Administer the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.
• Identify plant defects, abnormalities, and equipment malfunctions, and coordinate corrective actions with the Maintenance team.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, company policies, and SHEQ standards.
• Develop the technical competency of shift personnel through continuous guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training.
• Coordinate routine plant testing and support the preparation of plant breakdown reports and operational improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the power generation industry or a similar operating environment.
• Hands-on experience in power plant operations and familiarity with Distributed Control System (DCS) alarms and event sequences.
• Good understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and process principles.
• Experience in Permit-to-Work systems, shift team supervision, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.

Additional Competencies and Skills

• Steam Engineer / Driver competency.
• AGTES (Authorised Gas Tester and Entry Supervisor) and/or AESP (Authorised Entrant and Standby Person) certification will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Good leadership, supervisory, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and effectively lead a shift team.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team committed to operational excellence, workplace safety, and reliable power generation.

Location: Edra Melaka Power Plant, Melaka, Malaysia