Facilities Operation Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a competent and all-rounded Facilities Operation Engineer to lead shift operations in a high-demand electronic manufacturing environment. This role will act as the Building In-Charge, responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of overall facility systems during assigned shifts. The candidate is required to have fundamental knowledge across Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems to effectively guide technicians and support daily operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise shift technicians to ensure smooth execution of daily facilities operations
• Act as the overall shift in-charge and building owner during assigned shift
• Provide first-level technical guidance across Electrical, Mechanical, I&C, Domestic, Lift, and FLSS systems
• Take full ownership of Domestic systems (PBA water supply, tanks, pumps, plumbing, drainage), Lift/Elevator systems, and Fire Life Safety Systems (FLSS)
• Ensure these systems are properly maintained, compliant and fully operational at all times
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, breakdown response, and vendor support for these systems
• Maintain overall awareness and operational control of Electrical systems (LV, UPS, genset), Mechanical systems (Wet & Dry System), and Instrumentation & Control (BMS, EMS, SCADA)
• Respond to system alarms, abnormalities, and emergency situations (including fire incidents)
• Lead first-level troubleshooting across all facilities systems and guide technicians in executing preventive and corrective maintenance
• Work closely with Electrical, Mechanical, and I&C Engineers for technical support and system issues

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, I&C or Facilities Engineering
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in facilities or building operations
• All-rounded fundamental knowledge in Electrical systems, Mechanical systems, Instrumentation & Control (I&C), Domestic/building systems, and Fire Life Safety Systems (FLSS)
• Proven experience in leading shift technicians or acting as shift/building in-charge
• Strong troubleshooting and coordination skills across multiple systems
• Ability to guide technicians and escalate effectively to discipline engineers
• Familiar with Malaysian regulatory requirements (DOSH, BOMBA, local authorities)
• Willing to work on emergency/on-call support if needed
• Chargeman certification (AO/A1/A4) is an added advantage
• Experience in electronic manufacturing or high-tech facilities environment