Assistant Manager. Electrical Management

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Assistant Manager with solid expertise in SCADA systems, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and control systems. The candidate will play a key role in managing, designing, and implementing automation projects, as well as supporting operations with real-time data systems and process optimization.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Lead and support the design, development, and maintenance of SCADA and HMI systems across facilities. This is including to study and explore on the integration of AI-driven solutions to improve system efficiency, predictive maintenance, and decision-making processes. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices in automation and industrial AI.
2. Manage control systems, including PLC programming, system tuning, troubleshooting, and upgrades. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement automation strategies in line with operational goals.
3. Monitor and optimize control loops to ensure system performance, safety, and compliance. Support system audits, cybersecurity, and backup processes for SCADA and control environments.
4. Hands-on experience and a solid understanding of 22kV systems downstream, including the design, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of low-voltage electrical infrastructure. Responsible and attend to “on-call” duty, major breakdown or emergency promptly. To perform any other duties as directed by the superior from time to time.
5. Conduct schedule risk assessments for weather delays, permitting issues, or electrical interconnection delays and Evaluate impact of change orders and design revisions on Maintenance /window timeline. Propose mitigation strategies and alternative plans. Evaluate the impact of scope changes, variation orders, and delays on project schedules.
6. Responsible on preparing monthly electricity report together with the engagement with relevant stakeholder to ensure accuracy of the reporting data
7. To ensure safety standards are complied with throughout the department. Shall ensure all work complied with all local legislation such as Electricity Supply Act 1990, Electricity Regulations 1994, Efficient Management of Electrical Energy Regulation (EMEER 2008), OSHA, FMA, and PTP requirements. Responsible on duties as stated in Local Legislation such as Electricity Supply Act 1990 and Electricity Regulation 1994
8. Responsible for the implementation of Information Security (IS) and IT Policies that reflect the organization’s needs about the protection of information and assets and the integrity and privacy of the organization’s intellectual property.
9. To ensure safety standards are complied with throughout the department. Shall ensure all work complied with all local legislation such as Electricity Supply Act 1990, Electricity Regulations 1994, Efficient Management of Electrical Energy Regulation (EMEER 2008), OSHA, FMA, and PTP requirements. Responsible on duties as stated in Local Legislation such as Electricity Supply Act 1990 and Electricity Regulation 1994.
10. To record and report all findings on unsafe system and non-conformance of these act/ regulation to superior.

REQUIREMENT

1. Bachelor’s degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, or related field.
2. Minimum 3–5 years of experience in SCADA, HMI, PLC programming, or automation control systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skill
3. Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC, Profibus). Possess a keen eye for details and accuracy
4. Hands-on experience with SCADA platforms (e.g., Wonderware( Aveva Platform), Ignition, GE iFIX,MOXA, Siemens WinCC(TIA Portal). Possess excellent communication and writing in English and Malay
5. Knowledge of AI applications in industrial settings, Familiarity with cybersecurity standards in control systems is a plus.
6. Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
7. Experience in port, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure environments. Leadership ability with potential to manage multidisciplinary teams.