B0 Chargeman (Facility)

Electrical System Operation

• Take responsibility for safe operation of HT/LV electrical installations within the authorized competency.


• Operate and monitor: HT switchgear, LV switchboards,Transformers, ACBs/MCCBs, MCC panels, Protection relays, Capacitor banks, Electrical distribution systems, Emergency generators, UPS and associated systems


• Monitor electrical loading, voltage, current, power factor, and system abnormalities.


• Maintain electrical operation and switching logs.

Electrical Switching & Isolation

• Perform and supervise electrical switching operations.


• Ensure proper isolation before electrical maintenance.


• Implement and verify LOTO requirements.


• Ensure appropriate electrical barricading and warning signage.


• Verify dead condition before work where applicable.


• Control access to electrical rooms and restricted electrical areas.


• Ensure electrical panels are properly secured after work.

Electrical Safety

• Ensure electrical work is performed using approved safe working procedures.


• Identify electrical hazards and immediately implement appropriate controls.


• Ensure electrical contractors follow site electrical safety requirements.


• Stop unsafe electrical work when necessary.


• Participate in electrical risk assessments, HIRARC/JSA, and permit-to-work activities.


• Ensure electrical maintenance is performed by appropriately competent personnel.

Preventive Maintenance

• Coordinate and supervise electrical preventive maintenance activities.


• Ensure inspections and testing are completed according to approved schedules.


• Monitor the condition of switchgear, transformers, cables, panels, and protection systems.


• Coordinate testing such as insulation resistance, earth resistance, and other applicable electrical tests.


• Identify deterioration and recommend corrective action before equipment failure.

Electrical Fault Response

• Respond immediately to electrical trips, power failures, and abnormal conditions.


• Troubleshoot electrical faults within competency.


• Coordinate emergency electrical isolation when required.


• Support safe restoration of electrical supply following an incident.


• Conduct initial investigation of electrical failures and provide technical reports.

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure electrical installation operation complies with applicable Malaysian electrical legislation, regulations, and requirements.


• Maintain required electrical records, logs, and documentation.


• Support statutory inspections, testing, and certification.


• Ensure required competent-person requirements are maintained.


• Coordinate with relevant authorities, service providers, and appointed competent persons when required.

Emergency Response

• Respond to electrical emergencies involving Electrical shock, Arc flash, Electrical fire, HT/LV equipment failure, Major power interruption and Transformer/switchgear failure


• Coordinate electrical isolation during emergencies.


• Support ERT/EHS during emergency response.


• Ensure electrical areas are made safe before allowing personnel to enter following an electrical incident.

Electrical Contractor Management

• Supervise electrical contractors during maintenance and project activities.


• Verify competency and authorization before electrical work.


• Review electrical method statements and risk assessments.


• Ensure PTW and LOTO requirements are followed.


• Monitor workmanship and electrical safety compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid BO Chargeman competency/license appropriate to the electrical installation and authorized scope.


• Relevant electrical technical qualification.


• Strong experience in industrial HT/LV electrical systems.


• Experience operating and maintaining electrical switchgear and distribution systems.


• Strong knowledge of electrical safety and LOTO.


• Ability to respond to electrical emergencies.


• Good understanding of Malaysian electrical statutory requirements.


• Ability to work shifts/on-call where required.

Preferred Experience

• Min 7- 10 years in manufacturing or semiconductor facility experience.


• Experience with HT switchgear and transformers.


• Experience with ACB/MCCB, protection relays, and electrical distribution.


• Experience with generators, UPS, and emergency power systems.


• Experience supervising electrical contractors.


• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.


• Good documentation and reporting skills.

Core Competencies

• HT/LV operation


• Electrical switching


• Electrical safety


• LOTO


• Electrical fault finding


• Preventive maintenance


• Emergency response


• Statutory compliance


• Contractor supervision


• Risk assessment


• Technical documentation