Interconnection Maintenance Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) aspects of the Interconnection Facility (IF) for Utility-Scale Solar projects.
• Design and implement an effective maintenance plan on medium and high voltage systems as well as related power quality/telecontrol/telemetering/ICT system.
• Present O&M perspective in reviewing relay protection scheme and control design during construction and operation phase.
• Serve as an expert on transmission-related market design and regulatory issues, monitor key developments, and provide recommendations in these areas.
• Setup and lead a technical team consisting of engineers and chargemen to respond to electrical breakdown at Interconnection Facility (IF) while ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements.
• Communicate effectively with authorities, engineering consultants, competent persons, contractors, vendors, and clients during project phases and service warranty periods.
• Develop maintenance procedures related to 6.6kV up to 132kV equipment while ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment legislation.
• Review project technical information and installation quality prior to Defect Liability Period and service warranty.
• Verify all maintenance outcomes performed by technicians and contractors, ensuring that the countermeasures applied are in accordance with the standards, procedures, and specifications allowed.
• Gather information on design failures, installation quality, or materials quality issues, and provide constructive feedback to the Project Management team for future improvements.

• Possess at least 7 years of working experience in the development or operation of Interconnection Facility (IF) up to 132kV.
• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, or certified competent person by Suruhanjaya Tenaga in 33kV or 132kV discipline.
• Expert in protection coordination studies and configuration of major relay brands approved by TNB for Utility-Scale Solar Interconnection Facility.
• Experience with commissioning SAT/FAT activities including secondary injection tests.
• Experience in secondary and primary designs of medium and high voltage equipment, including protection, metering, automation, power quality, and ICT.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Customer-oriented, independent, and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills, with excellent verbal and written proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays if required.
• Possess a valid driving license D, and able to travel to remote areas.