Closing Date : 31/05/2026

Head of East Malaysia Field Operation Management  

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Role
Oversees daily Field Operation activities, manages technical teams and subcontractors, ensures network reliability and project delivery, and maintains compliance with industry standards and safety regulations

The Day-To-Day Activities

  • Lead, supervise, and coordinate all field operations activities in East Malaysia (Sarawak and Sabah)
  • Ensure timely execution within SLA of maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of telco infrastructure (RAN, transmission, data networks, etc.).
  • Manage and supervise outsourced vendors to meet SLA and contractual requirements
  • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure network stability and reduce downtime.
  • Manage third-party contractors and service providers to maintain quality, performance, and SLA compliance.
  • Oversee the acceptance and handover of new site rollout, network expansion, upgrades, site integrations, and infrastructure deployment.
  • Lead the Interdepartmental Cooperation & Collaboration (Engineering, Projects, Finance, etc.)
  • Manage operational budgets, optimize field expenses, and ensure cost-efficient operations.
  • Implement site improvements for security, safety, and maintenance
  • Ensure all work complies with safety standards, SOPs, and Malaysian regulatory requirements
  • Maintain good relationship with local council, regulators and authorities.
  • Maintain accurate field documentation, logs, reports, and audit records.
  • Provide coaching, training, and performance evaluations to field staff.

About You

  • Degree in Computer or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
  • Minimum Diploma in Computer or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
  • Chargeman/Wireman certification (any level) is an advantage but not mandatory.
  • Deep knowledge of 5G/4G IBC network is an added advantage.
Experience
  • Degree holder must possess at least 10 years of relevant experience in telecommunications field operations and maintenance.
  • Diploma holder must possess at least 15 years of relevant experience in telecommunications field operations and maintenance.
Competencies
  • Strong technical understanding of 4G, 5G, fiber, microwave and data technologies.
  • Understanding of field operations, fault & incident management
  • Team leadership, workforce & resource management and vendor & contract management

What’s Next ?
Once you have applied online, our team will review your application and due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.