Executive - Third Party Access

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible to regulate the Malaysian natural gas market activities under the Gas Supply (Amendment) Act 2016 which includes but not limited to the following activities:

• Assist in regulating competition in the Malaysian natural gas industry to ensure fair, efficient and orderly operation of the market in accordance with the Gas Supply (Amendment) Act 2016 and guidelines
• Review Gas Access Arrangements, Gas Facility Agreements and Gas Connection Manuals in accordance with Third Party Access (TPA) legislation, codes and guidelines
• Monitor activities of the natural gas supply industry and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, codes and guidelines
• Collect data and information, undertake studies, publish reports and provide advise on competition and industry performance issues
• Undertake studies on gas tariff and supply issues and supply standards based on current requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess at least a Bachelor Degree in Engineering/ Business/ Economics or related field from a University accredited by the Government; Applicants with a master degree shall be of advantage;
• Minimum five (5) years working experience in energy regulation, market access, or a related field;
• Strong understanding of Third Party Access principles and the energy sector in Malaysia;
• Exhibit due diligence in executing assigned tasks;
• Possess good interpersonal skills and strong analytical skills;
• Possess a positive outlook, disciplined and results-oriented; AND
• Eloquent in Bahasa Malaysia and English language, both written and spoken.

ABOUT THE ENERGY COMMISSION:

A statutory body established under the Energy Commission Act 2001, Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) or the Energy Commission is responsible for regulating the energy sector, specifically the electricity and piped gas supply industries, in Peninsular Malaysia.

Taking over the role of the Department of Electricity and Gas Supply, the Energy Commission started its operation on January 1, 2002. The main focus of the commission are reliable electricity and gas supply, reasonable costs and safety.

The roles of the Energy Commission is divided into three, namely Economic Regulation, Technical Regulation and Safety Regulation.

Economic Regulation:
To promote economy in the generation, transmission, distribution, supply and use of electricity and in the reticulation and use of gas; promote competition; enable fair and efficient market conduct and prevent the misuse of monopoly or market power in the electricity and piped gas industries.

Technical Regulation:
To ensure security, reliability, efficiency and quality of supply and services in the electricity and piped gas supply industries.

Safety Regulation:
To protect the industry, consumers and public from dangers arising from the generation, transmission, distribution, supply and use of electricity and the distribution, supply and use of piped gas.