Senior Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer

Negeri Sembilan Permanent MYR6,000 - MYR8,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer will be responsible to lead the Electrical & Instrumentation function to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant electrical, automation, and control systems. This role will also manage maintenance strategies, plant improvement initiatives, capital projects, and a team of technical personnel to support operational excellence.
  • Lead a critical E&I function with team management responsibility.
  • Drive plant reliability, automation, and continuous improvement projects.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international chemical manufacturing organisation with a strong commitment to operational excellence, safety, and engineering best practices. The company continuously invests in automation, reliability improvement, sustainability, and employee development to support long-term growth.

Job Description

  • Lead and supervise the Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) team, including a competent Electrical Coordinator and a team of Electrical Technicians to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
  • Ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal performance of electrical, instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, automation, and control systems.
  • Design, implement, maintain, and continuously improve electrical and instrumentation systems to support operational excellence.
  • Lead troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and root cause analysis for electrical, instrumentation, and automation-related equipment failures.
  • Develop, implement, and enhance preventive maintenance programs, maintenance strategies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Manage E&I projects from design review and engineering evaluation through installation, commissioning, start-up, and final handover.
  • Oversee electrical infrastructure including substations, transformers, switchgears, motor control centres (MCCs), generators, utility systems, and associated equipment.
  • Drive automation, digitalisation, energy-efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce operating costs.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards while maintaining accurate technical documentation and reports.
  • Collaborate closely with production, quality, safety, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to achieve plant performance, reliability, and business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in E&I engineering within a manufacturing, process, chemical, or industrial plant environment.
  • Strong technical expertise in electrical systems, instrumentation, automation, and process control engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial automation systems, particularly Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi platforms.
  • Extensive instrumentation experience, including the selection, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of field instruments, analyzers, transmitters, control valves, and related devices.
  • Solid knowledge of electrical infrastructure, including substations, transformers, switchgears, motor control centres (MCCs), generators, and power distribution systems.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control system issues using structured root cause analysis methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of preventive maintenance practices, reliability engineering, safety standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing technicians, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver operational and project objectives.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder management skills, with proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benfits package.
  • Opportunities for career growth in an established international organization within the chemical manufacturing industry.
Contact
Daryl Lim
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7066540
Phone number
+603 2302 4065

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Electrical
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Negeri Sembilan
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daryl Lim
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4065
Job Reference
JN-072026-7066540

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