Manager

Plant
Operations Management

• Oversee the
  day-to-day operations of the energy plant to ensure safe, reliable and
  efficient power generation in line with operational and contractual targets.
  
• Direct the
  start-up, commissioning and ramp-up of new energy plants, ensuring systems,
  personnel and procedures are fully ready for commercial operation.
  
• Monitor plant
  performance data (availability, capacity factor, heat rate/efficiency) and
  drive corrective actions to address any deviations.
  
• Ensure operating
  procedures, SOPs and emergency response plans are established, kept current and
  properly implemented.
  

Maintenance
and Reliability

• Direct the
  planning and execution of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance
  programmes to maximise equipment uptime and asset life.
  
• Liaise with OEMs,
  contractors and service providers on equipment performance, warranty claims and
  spare parts management.
  
• Develop and
  monitor asset management strategies to minimise unplanned outages and optimise
  total cost of ownership.
  
  

Health,
Safety and Environment (HSE)

• Champion a strong
  safety culture on site, ensuring full compliance with HSE policies, procedures
  and statutory requirements.
  
• Lead incident and
  near-miss investigations, and ensure timely implementation of corrective and
  preventive actions.
  
• Ensure plant
  operations comply with environmental permits, emission limits and other
  regulatory obligations.
  

Budget
and Cost Control

• Prepare and
  manage the annual O&M budget, monitoring actual expenditure against plan
  and reporting variances to management.
  
• Identify and
  implement cost optimisation initiatives without compromising safety,
  reliability or compliance.
  
• Evaluate and
  endorse capital and operating expenditure proposals within delegated authority.
  
  

Team
Leadership and Development

• Lead, coach and
  develop the plant operations and maintenance team, including shift supervisors,
  engineers and technicians.
  
• Establish
  manpower plans, shift rosters and succession plans to ensure adequate coverage
  and capability at all times.
  
• Foster a culture
  of continuous improvement, accountability and operational excellence across the
  plant.
  

Regulatory
Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure the plant
  operates in full compliance with relevant authorities and licensing conditions
  (e.g. Energy Commission, DOE, TNB and other regulators).
  
• Prepare and
  submit timely operational, safety and compliance reports to management,
  regulators and other stakeholders.
  
• Support internal,
  external and regulatory audits, and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
  in Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics Engineering or a
  related discipline.
  
• Professional
  Engineer (PE) registration or equivalent professional qualification would be an
  advantage.
  
• At least 10 years
  of relevant experience in power/energy plant operations and maintenance,
  including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
  
• Proven experience
  operating or commissioning new energy plants preferred.
  
• Strong knowledge
  of plant equipment, control systems (SCADA/DCS) and operational best practices.
  
• Sound
  understanding of HSE regulations, environmental requirements and relevant
  industry standards.
  
• Strong
  leadership, people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
• Good analytical,
  problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Willingness to be
  based on-site in Perak, with availability for on-call and emergency response.
  
• Excellent command
  of English and Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken.