Plant Manager (LSS)

Agensi Pekerjaan Genie Hunt Talent; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Manager (LSS) to oversee project execution and asset performance for utility-scale solar PV plants. This role involves managing site activities, coordinating with EPC contractors, and ensuring projects meet performance and safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering with strong experience in solar power or large infrastructure projects. Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills are essential. This is a key position in ensuring project success in Selangor, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in utility-scale solar, power plants, or large infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of solar plant operations, O&M and performance drivers.
• Comfortable working across technical, operational, and commercial interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site activities for utility-scale solar PV plants.
• Coordinate EPC contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Monitor site progress, resolve issues, and manage interface between works.

Skills

Site execution management

Project planning

Contractor coordination

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Civil)

Job description

We are seeking a Plant Manager (LSS) to take ownership of project execution and long-term asset performance. This role plays a critical part across construction planning, site coordination and post-COD asset oversight, ensuring projects are delivered on time and continue to perform as expected over their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site activities for utility-scale solar PV plants
• Coordinate EPC contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants
• Ensure works are carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, safety, and quality standards
• Monitor site progress, resolve issues and manage interface between civil, electrical, and mechanical works
• Develop and manage project schedules, construction sequences and milestones
• Plan site logistics including material delivery, storage and installation sequencing
• Track progress against schedule and identify risks or delays early
• Prepare regular site progress reports, look-ahead schedules and risk updates
• Oversee overall plant performance, availability and operational KPIs
• Work closely with O&M teams to ensure energy yield and performance targets are met
• Support monitoring of plant financial performance

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Civil) or related field
• Candidates from EPC, IPP or power plant backgrounds are welcome
• Strong experience in utility-scale solar, power plants or large infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to manage site execution, planning and contractor coordination
• Good understanding of solar plant operations, O&M and performance drivers
• Comfortable working across technical, operational and commercial interfaces
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills