Closing Date : 31/03/2026

Head of East Malaysia Field Operation Management  

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•  Flexi working hours arrangements
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•  Child Parental Care Leave
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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.