Senior Technical Manager

Job Description

Senior Technical Manager - Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd - Malaysia

Designation

Senior Technical Manager - Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd - Malaysia

Designation Code

ABSB_EO_Role_167

Company

Department

Project Design & Development Function Engineering and Operation Pillar

Country

Malaysia

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Position Description

Lead engineering delivery for assigned utility-scale solar PV, BESS and grid-connection projects from project development and feasibility through detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover. Provide multidisciplinary technical leadership, ensure safe, compliant and buildable designs, and deliver agreed project time, cost, quality and performance outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead technical engineering for assigned utility-scale solar PV, BESS and grid-connection projects from feasibility and preliminary engineering through detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Set the project design basis, technical scope, deliverables, interfaces, engineering schedule, budgeted hours and risk controls, validate site, grid and contractual inputs.
• Provide early-stage engineering input on site constraints, plant layouts, energy yield, grid capacity, system options and project feasibility; advise Development and Project teams.
• Integrate electrical, HV/substation, civil, structural, mechanical, controls/SCADA and BESS designs; coordinate internal discipline leads and consultants.
• Lead design reviews and approve electrical deliverables only within documented authority, PEPC competence and appointment. Ensure independent checks and authorized discipline approvals; coordinate required statutory endorsements and HOD release.
• Lead technical discussions with clients, Owner’s Engineers, consultants, Qualified Persons, TNB, ST, SEDA and authorities. Manage submissions, clarifications, comments and approval risks.
• Support procurement and commercial decisions through technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews, specifications, deviations, value engineering and change-impact assessments.
• Resolve construction and site queries; support factory and site testing, energization, commissioning, performance testing, as-built drawings and handover.
• Manage project engineering quality, technical risks, nonconformities and corrective actions. Guide project engineers and report progress, decisions and resource gaps to the Project Manager and Head of Project Design & Development.
  
  

Qualification And Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a related discipline; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Active registration with BEM as a Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate (PEPC) in Electrical Engineering is mandatory; the candidate must be entitled to use the designation Ir.
• At least 10 years of relevant engineering experience, including at least 5 years in utility-scale solar PV or grid-connected power projects. 12 or more years is preferred.
• Candidate with GCPV and/or OGPV exposure would be highly preferred.
• Demonstrated technical leadership from preliminary studies and feasibility through detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover. Projects above 50 MWp are advantages.
• Strong knowledge of MV/HV substations, grid interconnection, protection, earthing, metering, SCADA/plant controls and applicable MS/IEC, TNB, ST, SEDA and authority requirements.
• Proficient in engineering review tools such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, PVcase and ETAP or equivalent. SEDA GCPV/OGPV and PMP or equivalent project management credentials are advantages.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineers and consultants, manage stakeholders and technical risks, prepare clear reports, communicate in English and Bahasa Malaysia, and travel to project sites. A valid ST electrical competency certificate at 33 kV or above is an advantage where relevant to the role.