The posting
The Company
Halo Industries has developed breakthrough technology to revolutionize a decades-old semiconductor material slicing process. Our laser-based solution minimizes waste, enhances material cost efficiency, and drives innovations across high-growth markets, including automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo received significant funding in 2024, paving the way for rapid expansion, strategic customer engagement, and the launch of volume manufacturing.
The Opportunity
The Chargeman BO (33kV) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of Halo Industries Malaysia’s medium-voltage (33kV/11kV) and low-voltage electrical installations. The role leads and supervises all LV Chargemen, coordinates electrical operations and maintenance activities, and ensures compliance with applicable Malaysian electricity regulations and Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) requirements. The position will support facility construction, electrical commissioning, equipment installation, production startup, and ongoing semiconductor manufacturing operations. The role works closely with Facilities Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, contractors, TNB, and regulatory authorities to ensure electrical safety, system reliability, and uninterrupted power supply.
Role and Responsibilities:
1. Medium-Voltage Operations & Electrical System Management
● Oversee the safe operation and maintenance of 33kV/11kV substations, switchgear, transformers, protection relays, circuit breakers, and associated electrical systems within the authorized scope.
● Coordinate and supervise authorized switching, isolation, earthing, LOTO, and power restoration activities in accordance with approved procedures.
● Monitor electrical system performance, loading, power quality, and supply reliability; investigate faults, abnormal conditions, and power interruptions.
● Coordinate with TNB, electrical contractors, and relevant stakeholders for incoming supply, planned shutdowns, substation energization, and restoration activities.
2. Leadership & Supervision of LV Chargemen
● Lead, supervise, and coordinate all LV Chargemen responsible for low-voltage electrical installations, distribution systems, and associated equipment.
● Plan and assign maintenance tasks, prioritize work, coordinate manpower and shift coverage, and ensure timely completion of preventive and corrective maintenance.
● Ensure compliance with approved SOPs, PTW, LOTO, electrical safety requirements, and maintenance schedules; review maintenance records, inspection findings, and breakdown reports.
● Provide technical guidance and competency development while coordinating HV/LV shutdowns, isolation, maintenance, and restoration activities to ensure electrical safety and minimize production disruption.
3. Preventive Maintenance & Facility Utilities
● Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs for HV/LV distribution systems, switchboards, transformers, and associated equipment.
● Coordinate electrical testing, thermographic inspections, protection relay testing, and condition monitoring where applicable.
● Support electrical systems supplying HVAC, chillers, CDA, DI/UPW, wastewater treatment, scrubbers, exhaust systems, and manufacturing equipment.
● Coordinate maintenance of emergency generators, ATS, and UPS systems with relevant personnel and service providers.
● Manage electrical work orders, technical records, spare parts, contractors, and maintenance service providers.
4. Regulatory Compliance & Electrical Safety
● Ensure electrical operations comply with applicable Malaysian electricity legislation, including the Electricity Supply Act 1990, Electricity Regulations 1994, and relevant ST requirements, as amended or applicable.
● Maintain required electrical operating logs, maintenance records, inspection reports, permits, and statutory documentation.
● Support ST inspections, audits, installation registration, testing, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
● Enforce electrical safety procedures, risk assessments, PTW, LOTO, arc-flash controls, and appropriate PPE requirements.
● Verify contractor competency and ensure electrical work is performed by appropriately qualified and authorized personnel.
5. Construction, Commissioning & Facility Startup
● Participate in electrical design reviews and site inspections for incoming supply, substations, transformers, and electrical distribution systems.
● Review single-line diagrams, electrical drawings, cable schedules, equipment specifications, and commissioning procedures.
● Coordinate installation inspections, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and electrical system handover.
● Identify construction defects, incomplete works, and commissioning risks, and follow up with contractors for resolution.
● Establish electrical SOPs, switching procedures, maintenance schedules, emergency response plans, and operational records before production startup.
6. Emergency Response & Continuous Improvement
● Lead the electrical team's response to power failures, equipment trips, and electrical emergencies within the scope of authorization.
● Coordinate recovery activities with Facilities, Manufacturing, and relevant service providers to minimize production downtime.
● Investigate recurring faults and recommend corrective actions to improve electrical safety, reliability, and energy efficiency.
● Prepare periodic reports covering maintenance performance, equipment condition, electrical incidents, and outstanding corrective actions.
Requirements
Qualifications
● Valid Chargeman BO competency certificate issued or recognized by Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST), with authorization appropriate to the assigned installation and duties.
● Experience with 33kV incoming supply, 11kV substations, and industrial electrical distribution systems.
● Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience
● Strong knowledge of transformers, switchgear, protection systems, electrical distribution, LOTO, PTW, and preventive maintenance.
● Experience supervising LV Chargemen, coordinating maintenance teams, and managing electrical contractors.
● Familiarity with Malaysian electricity legislation, ST requirements, statutory documentation, and electrical safety practices.
● Ability to read electrical drawings and single-line diagrams and coordinate commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
● Good leadership, communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
● Willingness to support commissioning, planned shutdowns, and emergency callouts.
Preferred Qualifications
● Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, high-tech facilities, or other critical industrial environments.
● Experience in facility construction, electrical commissioning, and manufacturing startup.
● Familiarity with generators, ATS, UPS, power quality monitoring, and electrical reliability improvement.
● Experience coordinating with TNB, ST, consultants, and electrical contractors.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Comprehensive leave benefits, including annual leave, sick leave, hospitalization leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, and other applicable statutory leave entitlements.
- Medical benefits in accordance with company policy.
- Group life and personal accident benefits.
- Allowances provided in accordance with company policy and eligibility.
- Performance-based bonus, subject to company policy and eligibility.
- Statutory EPF, SOCSO, and EIS contributions.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development in an advanced semiconductor manufacturing environment.
