Manager - Asset Development (Power Systems/Asset Management)

CLP Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CLP Group is seeking a senior engineer in the Asset Strategy Branch of the Asset Management Department in Hong Kong. The role focuses on developing and enforcing technical specifications, standards, and codes for overhead line assets, while evaluating new technologies and establishing application strategies in line with company objectives.

The appointee will lead supplier prequalification, technical tender evaluations, and first-time engineering of new equipment, ensuring quality, safety, and

Qualifications

• Recognized university degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer with HKIE membership preferred.
• At least 7 years' experience in engineering.
• Strong knowledge of transmission/distribution overhead line design and construction.
• Ability to drive changes by applying new technology and best practices.
• Excellent English and Chinese communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and enforce technical specifications, engineering standards and codes of practice for overhead line equipment.
• Assess and evaluate new technologies and establish application strategy for new assets.
• Source, assess and prequalify equipment suppliers and lead technical evaluations of tenders.
• Lead first-time engineering of new equipment and ensure designs meet safety and quality standards.
• Coach and mentor subordinates to optimize asset development and support line departments.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (HKIE preferred)

Job description

Contract Period: 2-year Contract/ Permanent

Applications are invited for the above vacancy in Asset Strategy Branch of Asset Management Department. Reporting to Principal Manager – Asset Strategy (Circuits), the appointee will be mainly responsible for developing, reviewing and enforcing technical specifications, engineering standards, substation design codes of practice and quality management, as well as assessing and evaluating new technologies, and establishing application strategy for new asset adhering to the Company’s objectives. The appointee will be responsible for accountabilities including but not limited to the following:

• Establish asset development strategies for overhead line equipment to ensure its execution to be in line with the Company’s directives, asset performance expectation and cost effectiveness
• Develop, review and implement equipment specifications, overhead line and accessory standards and code of practices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and the Company’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) standards
• Plan supplier and technology development to meet future business needs. Develop expertise and new skills in diversified areas to identify gaps and source new solutions. Enable the Company to capitalize on a wide range of supplier landscape and innovation opportunities arising locally and overseas
• Source, assess and prequalify equipment suppliers to ensure the Company benefits from technological advances and new sources of low cost, reliable and efficient equipment. Lead the technical evaluation of strategic procurement tenders on overhead line assets
• Lead first-time engineering of new equipment and new purchase contracts, ensure fair evaluation to ensure equipment introduced is technically sound and follow best installation, operation and maintenance practices
• Approve equipment design and ensure quality standard procedures are employed in the design, manufacturing and testing of new equipment for use
• Direct, coach and mentor subordinates to maximize efficiency and potential to deliver optimized performance of the unit and to provide excellent engineering support to line departments. Make high quality and sound asset development proposals to Principal Manger contributing to a consummate asset plan
• Ensure exercise of business and operation integrity, safety, quality and environmental management systems are effectively deployed in managing the asset development and first-time engineering

Requirements:

• A recognized university degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant engineering disciplines
• A Chartered Engineer with corporate membership of HKIE or equivalent is preferred
• At least 7 years’ extensive experience in engineering field
• Solid technical background and thorough knowledge in transmission and/or distribution overhead line equipment design, engineering and construction
• Ability to adapt and drive changes by identifying application of new technology and best practice worldwide to excel the Company’s operational performance
• Market intelligence in transmission and/or distribution overhead line equipment and strong commercial sense about market trend and product development incentives
• Ability to influence and manage suppliers to achieve the Company’s asset development objectives
• Business-minded, performance-driven and result-oriented to meet stakeholder expectations
• Adaptability and aptness for new technologies, readiness for expanding scope of works and ability to think ahead of potential changes to environmental and regulatory regime, changes in economic climate and fast-changing IT platforms as critical to new asset development
• Ability to develop self, cultivate a continuous improvement culture and retain asset talents
• Excellent management, communication and influence skills to communicate technical know-how and convince teams of engineering professionals with diverse technology development, planning and operational backgrounds
• Excellent network and built contact with technical experts from professional agencies and institutes, suppliers and peer utilities
• Conversant with local regulations in electricity supply and industry standards
• In-depth understanding in asset life cycle analysis and asset strategy development of power equipment
• Familiarity with CLP Power Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules and relevant safety procedures, policy, engineering standards and codes of practice
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese

ABOUT CLP

CLP was founded in Hong Kong in 1901, at a time when electricity was still a novelty worldwide. Today we power millions of homes and businesses across the Asia-Pacific region with over 8,000 employees.In Hong Kong, we operate a vertically integrated electricity business providing a highly reliable supply of electricity to over 80% of the city’s population. Outside Hong Kong, we invest in the energy sector on the Chinese Mainland, in Australia, India, Taiwan Region and Thailand. Our business spans the electricity value chain ranging from power generation, transmission and distribution to retail and smart energy services. We have a diversified portfolio of generating assets that uses a wide range of fuels sources including nuclear, renewables, gas and coal. To meet the evolving needs of energy users in a world being reshaped by decarbonisation and digitalisation, we strive to embrace new opportunities and expand our horizons as we fulfil our purpose to Power Brighter Tomorrows.