Electrician

• Installation: Install wiring, lighting, control systems, and electrical and fiber-optic cabling in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. 

• Maintenance and Repair: Maintain and repair electrical components like motors, generators, switchboards, and other fixtures. This includes identifying and replacing faulty parts and performing preventative maintenance. 

• Troubleshooting and Diagnosis: Identify electrical problems using testing devices like ammeters, voltmeters, and thermal scanners, and then use that information to fix the issue. 

• Safety and compliance: Follow all electrical codes, safety procedures, and regulations to ensure all work is performed safely and efficiently. 

• System modification: Upgrade and modernize existing electrical systems. 

For Malaysian Citizens:

• Age: Must be 18 years or older. 

• Academic qualifications: You must have at least a Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or a Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) qualification in a relevant field. 

• Need to gain at least two years of electrical wiring experience, complete a recognized training program like the Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 2 for single-phase or SKM Level 3 for three-phase and pass the competency examination to get a Wireman license from the Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga).  

• Registration: Obtain a Construction Personnel Registration Card from the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia. 

• Safety Certification: Complete a construction safety induction course, such as the Safety and Health Induction Course for Construction Workers (SICW). 

• Compliance: Comply with the laws and regulations set by CIDB. 

For Foreign Workers:

• Work Permit: You must have a passport with a valid work permit issued by the Malaysian Immigration Department. 

• Registration: Register as construction personnel and obtain a CIDB PKK Card. 

• Safety Certification: Complete the required safety induction course. 

• Experience: Some roles may require prior working experience (e.g., at least six months for certain assessments).

Essential Skills and Qualities 

• Physical Fitness: The ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and strenuous activity.

• Technical Proficiency: Basic mechanical skills for operating tools and equipment.

• Communication Skills: The ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

• Problem-Solving: The capacity to identify and resolve unexpected issues on the job site.

• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with other workers and skilled tradespeople to meet project goals.

• Soft skills like clear communication, problem-solving, and adaptability are also crucial, along with dependability and strong work ethic. 

• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication and teamwork skills.