Senior Electrician

Private Advertiser; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Johor Bahru is seeking a Senior Electrician to maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems across surface finishing lines. You will work on plating, anodizing, and coating processes, diagnosing faults in motors, pumps, and control panels, and ensuring safe, reliable operation.

The role includes guiding junior staff and supporting upgrades. Applicants should have a Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology and at least five years’ industrial experience,

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial electrical maintenance.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, or surface finishing is a plus.
• Good reading of electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of PLC, sensors, and control panels.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production machinery.
• Maintain electrical systems for surface finishing processes (plating, anodizing, chemical treatment, coating lines).
• Troubleshoot faults in motors, pumps, heaters, control panels, sensors, and circuits.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Assist installation, modification, and upgrading of electrical equipment.
• Monitor system performance and ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Support engineering and production teams in technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures and regulations.
• Guide and supervise junior electricians and maintenance technicians.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Industrial electrical systems

Wiring and motors

PLC, sensors, control panels

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology

Job description

We are an established surface finishing company located in Johor Bahru. We are looking for a skilled and responsible Senior Electrician to join our team in the surface finishing industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production machinery and equipment.

Maintain electrical systems for surface finishing processes, including plating, anodizing, chemical treatment, and coating lines.

Troubleshoot electrical faults in motors, pumps, heaters, control panels, sensors, and electrical circuits.

Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize machine downtime.

Support installation, modification, and upgrading of electrical equipment and systems.

Monitor electrical system performance and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Assist engineering and production teams in resolving technical issues.

Ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures and workplace regulations.

Guide and supervise junior electricians and maintenance technicians.

Requirements:

Diploma, Certificate, or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology.

Minimum 5 years of working experience in industrial electrical maintenance.

Experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, or surface finishing industries is an advantage.

Good knowledge of industrial electrical systems, wiring, motors, PLC, sensors, and control panels.

Able to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.