Summary
The PW4 Technician is responsible for electrical installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance works for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The role requires a valid Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) PW4 competency certificate and practical experience in solar PV installation, with strong emphasis on electrical safety, workmanship quality, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out electrical installation works for solar PV systems, including AC and DC cabling, isolators, distribution boards, protection devices, earthing, and related electrical components.
- Perform installation and termination of solar PV panels, inverters, combiner boxes, switchboards, meters, and associated equipment.
- Conduct cable pulling, cable routing, termination, testing, labelling, and verification according to approved drawings and specifications.
- Perform electrical testing and commissioning, including insulation resistance, continuity, polarity, earthing, voltage, and other required tests.
- Assist in inverter configuration, system start-up, commissioning, and verification of solar PV system performance.
- Carry out troubleshooting and rectification of electrical faults involving solar PV systems and associated electrical installations.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance for solar PV installations.
- Read and interpret single-line diagrams (SLD), electrical drawings, layout drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
- Ensure all electrical works comply with Suruhanjaya Tenaga requirements, Electricity Supply Act and Regulations, relevant Malaysian Standards, safety requirements, and project specifications.
- Ensure proper implementation of electrical isolation and safe working procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) where applicable.
- Conduct site inspections and identify electrical defects, installation issues, and safety risks.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Site Supervisors, subcontractors, and other technical personnel during installation and commissioning activities.
- Maintain proper records of testing, commissioning, maintenance, defects, and rectification works.
- Ensure tools, test equipment, PPE, and electrical equipment are properly maintained and used safely.
- Support site mobilisation and attend project sites as required.
- Perform other electrical and solar-related technical duties assigned by the Project Manager or Engineer.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum SPM/SKM/Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid PW4 competency certificate issued by Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST).
- Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on electrical installation experience, preferably involving solar PV projects.
- Practical experience in rooftop and/or ground-mounted solar PV installation is highly preferred.
- Experience with solar inverters, AC/DC electrical systems, protection systems, earthing, DBs and associated PV equipment.
- Able to understand electrical drawings, SLDs and technical documentation.
- Familiar with electrical testing equipment such as multimeters, insulation resistance testers and earth testers.
- Knowledge of electrical and solar installation safety requirements.
- Comfortable working at heights and outdoor project sites where required.
- Possess good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work independently as well as within a project team.
- Willing to travel and be deployed to project sites when required.
- Possession of CIDB Green Card and relevant Working at Height/Safety certifications will be an added advantage.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in the following will have an added advantage:
- Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar installations
- Residential rooftop solar installations
- Large-scale or ground-mounted solar projects
- Solar inverter installation and commissioning
- AC/DC protection and isolation systems
- Testing & commissioning of PV systems
- Solar PV preventive and corrective maintenance
- Troubleshooting of inverter and electrical faults
- Coordination with engineers, solar installers and project/site teams
Key Competencies
- Electrical Installation
- Solar PV Installation
- PW4 Competency
- AC/DC Systems
- Testing & Commissioning
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Inverter Installation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Electrical Safety
- SLD Interpretation
- Site Installation
Pay: RM2,500.00 - RM3,500.00 per month
Work Location: In person