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.