Operations & Maintenance Engineer (Central) at Solarvest

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Solar PV Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Technical Reporting, Inventory Management, Quality Standards, Safety Standards, Team Leadership, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, ISO Compliance, Training Development, Process Improvement, Client Coordination, Field Service Management

Industry

Renewable Energy Power Generation

Description

Operational Core Responsibilities Plan and schedule all rooftop solar maintenance activities (planned and unplanned) in line with contractual scope of work and service level agreements (SLA); submit proposed schedules to Customer Service for coordination. Ensure effective and timely execution of preventive and corrective maintenance by supervising technicians and verifying work completeness and conformance to SOPs. Communicate maintenance outcomes to Customer Service to support timely client updates. Prepare and review technical reports for various needs including client requests, warranty claims, and insurance claims. Track and ensure warranty claims are completed; follow up with vendors or suppliers and propose improvements based on the outcomes of approved or rejected claims. Manage, maintain, and sustain adequate inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment for the assigned team. Ensure service ticket tracking, follow-up, and closure within agreed SLA response time. Process quotations and invoices for vendors and subcontractors in accordance with established workflows. Ensure compliance with Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental (QSHE) standards in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and regulatory best practices. Department Support Roles Provide technical and non-technical support for internal process improvements such as training module development, standard MOS creation, and SOP updates. Gather feedback and evidence of design failures, installation quality issues, or material defects, and escalate with recommendations to the Division Lead or Manager. Support internal programs by HR, QSHE, and other departments to promote teamwork, safety culture, and continuous improvement. Support other regional or utility O&M teams when required, especially during resource constraints or emergency support needs. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant engineering disciplines. Experience in electrical installations or maintenance of solar PV projects will be an added advantage. Strong understanding of rooftop solar PV systems, including design, components, troubleshooting, and compliance with performance and safety standards. Ability to prepare preventive and corrective maintenance schedules, oversee field service teams, and ensure timely, quality execution aligned with SLAs. Clear written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with internal stakeholders and document maintenance results through accurate technical reports. Proven capability to lead and guide technicians and assistant engineers in daily operations, training, and field discipline. Ability to evaluate issues on-site and make appropriate technical and operational decisions with sound judgment and proper escalation when required. Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and adherence to regulatory and internal safety standards. Commitment to following SOPs, maintenance operating standards (MOS), and company procedures consistently.

Responsibilities

The Operations & Maintenance Engineer is responsible for planning and scheduling rooftop solar maintenance activities, ensuring effective execution of maintenance tasks, and communicating outcomes to customer service. They also manage inventory, process vendor quotations, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.