To lead and manage technical and design-related project works during operational phase, including system upgrade, modification, and performance improvement activities. The role ensures all design and execution works are delivered safely, accurately, and in compliance with technical, quality, and regulatory standards.
1. Design & Engineering
- Prepare, review, and update design drawings and technical documentation for modification, retrofit, and expansion works of the operating solar plants.
- Perform engineering calculations such as string sizing, cable sizing, inverter loading, and protection coordination.
- Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and clients for technical clarifications or design approval.
- Ensure all design works comply with relevant codes, standards, and internal engineering guidelines.
2. Project Execution & Supervision
- Plan, schedule, and execute project works.
- Manage project documentation such as Method of Statement (MOS), HIRARC, PTW, completion reports, etc. in compliance with internal and client requirements.
- Lead contractor coordination, including site survey, pre-job arrangement, site readiness, safety briefing, and quality inspection.
- Supervise on-site installation, testing, and commissioning to ensure conformance with design and quality requirements.
- Track project progress, report site status, and ensure timely delivery within budget and scope.
3. Safety & Compliance
- Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols and permit-to-work systems during project execution.
- Ensure all works comply with Solarvest’s Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) standards and ISO 45001 procedures.
- Participate in incident investigations and implement preventive measures for continuous improvement.
4. Quality & Performance
- Conduct quality inspections, functional testing, and performance verification upon completion of project works.
- Support root cause analysis and propose engineering solutions to recurring or complex technical issues.
- Review contractor performance and recommend improvement actions.
- Maintain technical records and update project close-out documentation for handover to the O&M operations team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Possess valid CIDB Green Card and Working at Height certification.
- Knowledge of solar PV system design, installation, maintenance, performance monitoring, and electrical protection systems.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements is desirable.
- Proficient in solar PV system design, electrical protection coordination, and system integration.
- Skilled in using design and drafting tools such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of electrical drawings such as Single-Line-Diagram, PV Layout, etc.
- Ability to perform technical due diligence, design validation, and retrofit feasibility studies.
- Experienced in managing contractors, procurement processes, and site supervision.
- Capable of preparing project budgets, cost estimations, and variation assessments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
- Demonstrates leadership, accountability, and initiative in resolving technical issues.
- Effective communicator with strong coordination and interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable to field and office environments; able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Upholds safety, integrity, and professionalism in all aspects of work.
