Manager

Executive Recruiters Sdn Bhd; Teluk Intan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Recruiters Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Manager to lead plant operations and maintenance at a Malaysia energy site. You will oversee day-to-day activities, drive safety, reliability and cost control, and supervise engineers and technicians.

You will coordinate startup and ramp-up of new energy plants, monitor performance, ensure SOPs and emergency plans are in place, and maintain compliance with regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering.
• Proven leadership experience in plant operations and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and environmental requirements.
• Experience with energy/power plant commissioning and startup.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day plant operations to ensure safe, reliable power generation.
• Direct startup, commissioning and ramp-up of new energy plants.
• Monitor performance data and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure SOPs and emergency plans are current and followed.
• Lead maintenance planning and asset management strategies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and timely reporting.

Skills

Leadership

HSE knowledge

Budgeting

Team management

Regulatory compliance

English language

Bahasa Malaysia

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration (advantage)

Tools

SCADA/DCS knowledge

Job description

Manager

Teluk Intan, Malaysia

• Work Experience 5+ years
• State/Province Perak
• Country Malaysia

Job Description

PlantOperations Management

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

Maintenanceand Reliability

• Direct theplanning and execution of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenanceprogrammes to maximise equipment uptime and asset life.
  
• Liaise with OEMs,contractors and service providers on equipment performance, warranty claims andspare parts management.
  
• Develop andmonitor asset management strategies to minimise unplanned outages and optimisetotal cost of ownership.
  

Health,Safety and Environment (HSE)

• Champion a strongsafety culture on site, ensuring full compliance with HSE policies, proceduresand statutory requirements.
  
• Lead incident andnear-miss investigations, and ensure timely implementation of corrective andpreventive actions.
  
• Ensure plantoperations comply with environmental permits, emission limits and otherregulatory obligations.
  

Budgetand Cost Control

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

TeamLeadership and Development

• Lead, coach anddevelop the plant operations and maintenance team, including shift supervisors,engineers and technicians.
  
• Establishmanpower plans, shift rosters and succession plans to ensure adequate coverageand capability at all times.
  
• Foster a cultureof continuous improvement, accountability and operational excellence across theplant.
  

RegulatoryCompliance and Reporting

• Ensure the plantoperates in full compliance with relevant authorities and licensing conditions(e.g. Energy Commission, DOE, TNB and other regulators).
  
• Prepare andsubmit 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 degreein Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics Engineering or arelated discipline.
  
• ProfessionalEngineer (PE) registration or equivalent professional qualification would be anadvantage.
  
• At least 10 yearsof relevant experience in power/energy plant operations and maintenance,including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
  
• Proven experienceoperating or commissioning new energy plants preferred.
  
• Strong knowledgeof plant equipment, control systems (SCADA/DCS) and operational best practices.
  
• Soundunderstanding of HSE regulations, environmental requirements and relevantindustry standards.
  
• Strongleadership, people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
• Good analytical,problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Willingness to bebased on-site in Perak, with availability for on-call and emergency response.
  
• Excellent commandof English and Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken.