Job Purpose:
Lead, plan and supervise the operation, maintenance and performance of the University's electrical systems, infrastructure and Main Control Room (MCR) operations to ensure safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable service delivery. Responsibilities include electrical asset performance, service continuity, energy management, project implementation, contractor performance and regulatory compliance. Support the University's sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement programs through energy performance monitoring, energy-efficiency measures, utility optimization and renewable energy initiatives, contributing to its sustainability goals and long-term environmental commitments.
Key Accountabilities:
Electrical Operations, Maintenance and Asset Performance
- Lead and supervise the operation, maintenance and performance of high and low-voltage electrical systems, substations, switchgears, standby generators, UPS systems, street lighting and associated infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable and efficient electrical services across the University and its compliance with applicable electricity related statutory and regulatory requirements, including the Electricity Supply Act 1990 and its regulation.
- Coordinate preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs to optimize system reliability and availability, using asset-condition monitoring and equipment performance trend analysis to guide maintenance activities. Investigate recurring defects, repeated equipment failures and operational abnormalities through root cause analysis, fault diagnostics, and reliability assessments. Use the findings to develop corrective, preventive and improvement initiatives that eliminate recurring issues and minimize operational disruptions. Recommend asset replacement, upgrading, refurbishment and reliability enhancement programs to improve system performance, extend asset life and support long-term operational sustainability.
Electrical Reliability and Service Continuity
- Lead and coordinate electrical fault response, troubleshooting and restoration activities to minimise operational disruptions and ensure continuity of campus services.
- Support operational resilience by developing and implementing contingency and recovery plans that keep critical electrical systems available and responsive to operational requirements. Monitor system reliability and investigate major incidents and recurring failures through root cause analysis. Recommend corrective and preventive measures to improve network reliability and operational resilience.
Energy Management and Sustainability
- Lead and coordinate the University's energy management and sustainability initiatives. Monitor energy consumption, energy performance indicators and utility trends across electrical systems and facilities to identify improvement opportunities.
- Identify, evaluate and implement energy-efficiency measures, renewable energy opportunities and operational optimization initiatives to improve energy performance, reduce utility costs and support the University's sustainability goals and environmental commitments.
- Support energy audits, energy performance reporting, sustainability programmes and compliance with applicable energy-related statutory and regulatory requirements, including the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA) 2024.
Main Control Room (MCR) Operations
- Lead and supervise Main Control Room (MCR) operations to ensure reliable and uninterrupted campus operations. Monitor electrical systems, HVAC systems, iBMS and its associated controllers, sensors and other components, together with other critical facility systems.
- Coordinate the response, escalation and communication of alarms, faults and abnormal operating conditions. Maintain accurate operational records and incident logs, and ensure timely reporting to relevant stakeholders. Support continuous improvement of MCR processes, monitoring practices and operational procedures to enhance service reliability and operational effectiveness.
Electrical Project Management
- Lead, plan and execute assigned electrical engineering projects, infrastructure upgrading works, system enhancement initiatives and energy-related projects by acting as the owner's representative throughout project implementation.
- Review technical requirements, engineering designs, specifications, budgets and implementation plans. Coordinate internal stakeholders, consultants and contractors throughout project implementation, and monitor progress through testing, commissioning and handover. Ensure delivery is safe, compliant, practical and cost-effective, and meets operational requirements and engineering standards.
Digital Systems and Operational Improvement
- Lead the effective utilisation of electrical monitoring systems, Energy Management Systems (EMS), iBMS, SCADA, Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and other facility technologies to support operational monitoring and decision-making.
- Analyse operational data, identify performance gaps, recurring issues and improvement opportunities, and implement initiatives that enhance electrical system reliability, energy performance, reporting efficiency and operational effectiveness. Promote continuous improvement and innovation to support operational excellence and service quality.
Contractor and Vendor Management
- Manage assigned electrical contractors, consultants and service providers to ensure reliable, timely and cost-effective service delivery in compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.
- Monitor performance, service quality, response times, safety compliance and contractual obligations. Conduct site inspections, review completed works and evaluate contractor performance. Follow up on claims, variation orders and corrective actions.
HSE, Risk and Process Management
- Execute and supervise the implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), risk management and regulatory compliance requirements for electrical installations, MCR operations, maintenance activities and assigned projects.
- Ensure employees, competent persons, contractors and service providers comply with approved risk assessments and, where applicable, Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Process Safety Management (PSM), Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) requirements and safe work procedures.
- Monitor incident investigations, corrective actions and audit findings. Ensure operations remain safe and compliant with legal requirements, University policies and industry best practices.
Qualification & Experience:
- Recognised Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field
- More than 5 years of experience in relevant field
- Professional qualification and advanced degree would be an added advantage
- Registration with the Board of Engineers Malaysia as a Graduate Engineer is preferred
- Experience in high- and low-voltage electrical systems, MCR operations, iBMS or building control systems would be an added advantage
- Familiarity with relevant codes, standards, and regulations in the electrical engineering domain
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills
- Good analytical, problem-solving and reporting abilities
- Meets the requirements of the PETRONAS Leadership and Behavioural Competencies for Executive