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JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Job Title: Facilities Operation Engineer
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Industry: Electronic Manufacturing
Job Summary
We are seeking a competent and all-rounded Facilities Operation Engineer to lead shift operations in a high-demand electronic manufacturing environment. This role will act as the Building In-Charge, responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of overall facility systems during assigned shifts.
The candidate is required to have fundamental knowledge across Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems to effectively guide technicians and support daily operations.
This role will have direct ownership of Domestic Systems, Lift Systems, and Fire Life Safety Systems (FLSS), while coordinating closely with discipline engineers (Electrical, Mechanical, I&C).
Key Responsibilities
Shift Leadership & Operations
Lead and supervise shift technicians to ensure smooth execution of daily facilities operations.
Act as the overall shift in-charge and building owner during assigned shift.
Provide first-level technical guidance across Electrical, Mechanical, I&C, Domestic, Lift, and FLSS systems.
Ensure proper shift handover, reporting, and operational continuity.
System Ownership (Core Responsibility)
Take full ownership of:
Domestic systems (PBA water supply, tanks, pumps, plumbing, drainage)
Lift/Elevator systems
Fire Life Safety Systems (FLSS) – fire alarm, sprinkler, fire pumps, suppression systems, emergency lighting
Ensure these systems are properly maintained, compliant and fully operational at all times.
Coordinate preventive maintenance, breakdown response, and vendor support for these systems.
All-Rounded Facilities Oversight
Maintain overall awareness and operational control of:
Electrical systems (LV, UPS, genset)
Mechanical systems (Wet & Dry System)
Instrumentation & Control (BMS, EMS, SCADA)
Support technicians in troubleshooting and escalate complex issues to respective discipline engineers.
Building In-Charge Responsibility
Serve as the primary person responsible for the building during shift operations.
Respond to system alarms, abnormalities, and emergency situations (including fire incidents).
Ensure safety, compliance, and minimal disruption to operations.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Support
Lead first-level troubleshooting across all facilities systems.
Guide technicians in executing preventive and corrective maintenance.
Ensure timely closure of issues with proper escalation when required.
Coordination & Communication
Work closely with Electrical, Mechanical, and I&C Engineers for technical support and system issues.
Coordinate with vendors for lift, FLSS, and domestic systems maintenance.
Liaise with authorities (DOSH, BOMBA, local authorities) when required.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with Malaysian statutory requirements (DOSH, BOMBA, local authorities).
Enforce EHS policies, permit-to-work system, and safe working practices.
Support audits, inspections, and emergency drills.
Reporting & Escalation
Prepare shift reports, incident reports, and system status updates.
Escalate critical issues with clear technical information and recommendations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, I&C or Facilities Engineering.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in facilities or building operations.
All-rounded fundamental knowledge in:
Electrical systems
Mechanical systems
Instrumentation & Control (I&C)
Domestic/building systems
Fire Life Safety Systems (FLSS)
Proven experience in leading shift technicians or acting as shift/building in-charge.
Strong troubleshooting and coordination skills across multiple systems.
Ability to guide technicians and escalate effectively to discipline engineers.
Familiar with Malaysian regulatory requirements (DOSH, BOMBA, local authorities).
Willing to work on emergency/on-call support if needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Chargeman certification (AO/A1/A4) is an added advantage.
Experience in electronic manufacturing or high-tech facilities environment.
Basic knowledge of BMS/CMMS systems.
Hands-on experience in FLSS, lift, or domestic system management.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Job Title: Facilities Operation Engineer
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Industry: Electronic Manufacturing
Job Summary
We are seeking a competent and all-rounded Facilities Operation Engineer to lead shift operations in a high-demand electronic manufacturing environment. This role will act as the Building In-Charge, responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of overall facility systems during assigned shifts.
The candidate is required to have fundamental knowledge across Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems to effectively guide technicians and support daily operations.
This role will have direct ownership of Domestic Systems, Lift Systems, and Fire Life Safety Systems (FLSS), while coordinating closely with discipline engineers (Electrical, Mechanical, I&C).
Key Responsibilities
Shift Leadership & Operations
Lead and supervise shift technicians to ensure smooth execution of daily facilities operations.
Act as the overall shift in-charge and building owner during assigned shift.
Provide first-level technical guidance across Electrical, Mechanical, I&C, Domestic, Lift, and FLSS systems.
Ensure proper shift handover, reporting, and operational continuity.
System Ownership (Core Responsibility)
Take full ownership of:
Domestic systems (PBA water supply, tanks, pumps, plumbing, drainage)
Lift/Elevator systems
Fire Life Safety Systems (FLSS) – fire alarm, sprinkler, fire pumps, suppression systems, emergency lighting
Ensure these systems are properly maintained, compliant and fully operational at all times.
Coordinate preventive maintenance, breakdown response, and vendor support for these systems.
All-Rounded Facilities Oversight
Maintain overall awareness and operational control of:
Electrical systems (LV, UPS, genset)
Mechanical systems (Wet & Dry System)
Instrumentation & Control (BMS, EMS, SCADA)
Support technicians in troubleshooting and escalate complex issues to respective discipline engineers.
Building In-Charge Responsibility
Serve as the primary person responsible for the building during shift operations.
Respond to system alarms, abnormalities, and emergency situations (including fire incidents).
Ensure safety, compliance, and minimal disruption to operations.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Support
Lead first-level troubleshooting across all facilities systems.
Guide technicians in executing preventive and corrective maintenance.
Ensure timely closure of issues with proper escalation when required.
Coordination & Communication
Work closely with Electrical, Mechanical, and I&C Engineers for technical support and system issues.
Coordinate with vendors for lift, FLSS, and domestic systems maintenance.
Liaise with authorities (DOSH, BOMBA, local authorities) when required.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with Malaysian statutory requirements (DOSH, BOMBA, local authorities).
Enforce EHS policies, permit-to-work system, and safe working practices.
Support audits, inspections, and emergency drills.
Reporting & Escalation
Prepare shift reports, incident reports, and system status updates.
Escalate critical issues with clear technical information and recommendations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, I&C or Facilities Engineering.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in facilities or building operations.
All-rounded fundamental knowledge in:
Electrical systems
Mechanical systems
Instrumentation & Control (I&C)
Domestic/building systems
Fire Life Safety Systems (FLSS)
Proven experience in leading shift technicians or acting as shift/building in-charge.
Strong troubleshooting and coordination skills across multiple systems.
Ability to guide technicians and escalate effectively to discipline engineers.
Familiar with Malaysian regulatory requirements (DOSH, BOMBA, local authorities).
Willing to work on emergency/on-call support if needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Chargeman certification (AO/A1/A4) is an added advantage.
Experience in electronic manufacturing or high-tech facilities environment.
Basic knowledge of BMS/CMMS systems.
Hands-on experience in FLSS, lift, or domestic system management.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
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