Electrical & Automation Engineer

Electrical & Automation Engineer

Job Summary
Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, improvement and reliability of the refinery's electrical, instrumentation and automation systems. The role ensures that all electrical and automated equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably to support continuous refinery production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Electrical System & Equipment

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems, machinery and equipment within the refinery.
• Oversee electrical distribution systems, MCCs, control panels, transformers, switchboards, motors, VSD/VFDs and related equipment.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults and implement corrective actions to minimise production downtime.
• Monitor electrical consumption and identify opportunities for energy efficiency.
• Ensure electrical installations comply with applicable Malaysian electrical safety requirements and standards.

2. Automation & Control Systems

• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS and other industrial control systems.
• Develop, modify and optimise PLC programs and automation sequences where required.
• Monitor automated refinery processes and identify control-system abnormalities.
• Troubleshoot sensors, transmitters, control valves, actuators and other instrumentation.
• Improve automation systems to enhance production efficiency, quality, safety and process stability.
• Maintain proper documentation of PLC programs, control logic, electrical drawings and system configurations.

3. Refinery Process Support

• Provide engineering support for refinery equipment including furnaces, melting systems, casting equipment, pumps, compressors, filtration systems, cooling systems and other production machinery.
• Work closely with Production and Process teams to resolve equipment and automation issues.
• Support commissioning, installation and modification of new refinery equipment.
• Participate in equipment FAT, SAT, testing and commissioning activities.
• Recommend upgrades or replacement of obsolete electrical and automation components.

4. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for electrical and automation equipment.
• Conduct regular inspection, testing and condition monitoring.
• Analyse recurring breakdowns and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Maintain adequate spare parts for critical electrical, automation and instrumentation equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment history.

5. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all electrical and automation work is carried out in accordance with company safety procedures and statutory requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments, JSA, LOTO and permit-to-work activities.
• Ensure electrical equipment and control systems are properly protected and safely operated.
• Support factory safety, EHS and emergency response initiatives.
• Ensure contractors comply with site safety requirements when carrying out electrical or automation work.

6. Project & Contractor Management

• Support engineering projects involving electrical, automation and control systems.
• Prepare technical specifications and evaluate quotations from suppliers and contractors.
• Supervise contractors during installation, testing and commissioning.
• Verify completed work against approved drawings and specifications.
• Ensure projects are completed according to approved timelines, budgets and quality standards.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain updated single-line diagrams, electrical drawings, PLC programs, control schematics and equipment documentation.
• Prepare maintenance reports, breakdown reports and root-cause analysis.
• Track equipment downtime and identify opportunities for reliability improvement.
• Maintain proper records of calibration, testing and preventive maintenance activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering or a related field.
• Preferably 3–5 years of relevant experience in electrical, automation, manufacturing, refinery, chemical, metal processing or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of industrial electrical and automation systems.
• Able to work under pressure and respond to production breakdowns.
• Strong analytical and root-cause analysis skills.
• Able to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Willing to work on standby / after-hours for critical equipment breakdowns when required.