Electrical Maintenance Engineer (LEW)

About the role

The Electrical Maintenance Engineer (LEW) is responsible for ensuring the reliability and safety of building electrical systems, providing first‑line response to emergencies and supporting ongoing operations.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and rectify electrical failures to minimise disruptions to building operations.
• Monitor and maintain switchboards, transformers, generators, UPS and lighting systems.
• Provide after‑hours emergency response and first‑line support for power‑related incidents.
• Maintain maintenance records, fault reports and inspection checklists.
• Manage and supervise electrical contractors, ensuring compliance with procedures, risk assessments and permit‑to‑work requirements.

Required profile

• Valid Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) Grade 7 certification issued by EMA.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical maintenance experience, preferably in a facilities management environment.
• Relevant qualification such as NITEC, Higher NITEC, Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or Facilities Management.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts; no overnight shift required unless ad‑hoc requested.

Required skills

• Fault troubleshooting
• Electrical installations
• Switchboard, transformer, generator and UPS system knowledge
• Lighting system maintenance
• Contractor management and permit‑to‑work compliance