Job Announcement

Senior Engineer – Electrical O&M, Senior Engineer - Electrical, Document Controller, and Substation Operators

with Pestec (Cambodia) Plc.

BTDC-ID: 41098
Closing Date:

Announcement Positions

Announcement Description

We are an integrated electric power technology company. We are principally engaged in the provision of comprehensive power system engineering and technical solutions for the design, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning of HV and EHV substations, HV and EHV transmission lines as well as underground power cable systems for electricity transmission and distribution, operation and maintenance services and trading of proprietary and non-proprietary power system components and equipment.

In view of our recent foray into the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) in August 2020, we are seeking for a suitable candidate for the following post:

Announcement Positions

Senior Engineer – Electrical O&M

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Engineer - Electrical
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Transmission Line O&M – 230kV
  • Plan and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of 230kV transmission lines.
  • Organize routine line patrols, tower inspections, thermographic inspections, and drone inspections.
  • Inspect and monitor conductors, OPGW, insulator strings, hardware fittings, dampers, earthing systems, and tower foundations.
  • Coordinate vegetation management within the transmission line corridor.
  • Monitor third-party activities near the Right-of-Way (ROW).
  • Prepare defect reports and corrective action plans.
  • Coordinate planned outages with EDC / National Control Centre.
  • Prepare switching schedules and outage requests.
  • Ensure safe isolation and Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures.
  • Monitor system availability and reliability.
  • Participate in fault investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
  • 230kV Substation O&M
  • Manage maintenance of 230kV circuit breakers, disconnectors/isolators, earthing switches, CTs, CVTs/PTs, lightning arresters, protection & control panels, SCADA/RTU equipment, control cables, and marshalling kiosks.
  • Supervise and perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, functional testing, shutdown maintenance, and emergency repairs.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Good
  • Khmer - Good
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Work History:
  • Operations and maintenance for transmission line and substation projects for 7 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Good command of English and Khmer, including writing, listening, and speaking skills.
  • Must be physically fit and willing to travel to difficult terrains.
Soft Skills
  • Strong teamwork skills and a positive learning attitude.
 
 

Senior Engineer - Electrical

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Engineer - Electrical, Engineering
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Prepare management documents for approval, letters of award for subcontractor works, and contractor interim payment submissions.
  • Monitor and update site progress, prepare monthly progress reports, and coordinate with the site team.
  • Maintain site drawings, manufacturer manuals, and related documents.
  • Assist the Project Manager with daily activities and assigned tasks.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Good
  • Khmer - Good
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Work History:
  • Project Coordinator or Project Engineer in transmission line and substation projects for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Good command of English and Khmer, including writing, listening, and speaking skills.
Soft Skills
  • Strong teamwork skills and a positive learning attitude.
 
 

Document Controller

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Engineering, Engineer - Electrical
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Establish and maintain the project document control system; receive, register, classify, and distribute incoming and outgoing documents.
  • Manage engineering documents, construction documents, and O&M documents.
  • Manage client and contractor correspondence.
  • Assist the Project Manager with assigned tasks.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Good
  • Khmer - Good
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Work History:
  • Document Controller for 2 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Good command of English and Khmer, including writing, listening, and speaking skills.
Soft Skills
  • Strong teamwork skills and a positive learning attitude.
 
 

Substation Operator

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Engineer - Electrical, Manufacture / Operations
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Monitor substation equipment, SCADA, energy meters, and control & protection panel alarms on a daily basis.
  • Record voltage levels, power flow, and temperature readings accurately.
  • Detect and report equipment malfunctions or circuit overloads immediately.
  • Conduct physical walk-throughs to check for leaks or damage.
  • Prepare daily and monthly reports on substation parameters and energy transfer, and coordinate with the Client, EDC, and NCC teams.
  • Issue clearance during shutdowns, maintain lockout/tagout procedures, and ensure equipment is fully de-energized before repairs.
  • Coordinate with the line patrol and supervisor teams during line tripping events and any required emergency shutdowns.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Good
  • Khmer - Good
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical engineering or related field
Work History:
  • Substation operation or a related electrical operations role for 2 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Good command in English and Khmer (writing, listening and speaking)
  • Must be physically fit and willing to travel to difficult terrains
Soft Skills
  • Teamwork & Learning Attitude
 
 

Substation Operator (4 Positions)

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Engineer - Electrical, Manufacture / Operations
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

Location: Tatay-Koh Kong

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
  • Operate and Monitor Substation Equipment, SCADA, Energy Meter and Control Alarms to ensure optimal performance and availability.
  • HANDLE REPORTING
  • Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly reports accurately and on time.
  • TROUBLESHOOTING & PROBLEM SOLVING
  • Identify, analyze and resolve equipment or system issues promptly to minimize downtime.
  • Optional based on project/role requirement.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Good
  • Khmer - Good
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical engineering or related field
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Good command in English and Khmer (writing, listening and speaking)
  • Must be physically fit and willing to travel to difficult terrains
Soft Skills
  • Teamwork & Learning Attitude
 

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit updated CV and cover letter with your expectation salary to human resource department by email or using the address provided in the contact details. Do not attach copies of certificates via mail. Only short‐listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Deadline: 30 September 2026

 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • Nº 6, Street 588, Sangkat Boeng Kak Ti Pir, Khan Tuol Kouk, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • PESTECH (CAMBODIA) PLC.
 
Phone
 
Email