Senior Analyst Thermal Compliance & Fuel Transition

Tenaga Nasional Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenaga Nasional Berhad in Malaysia seeks a Senior Analyst for Thermal Compliance & Fuel Transition to advise on regulatory matters and lead fuel-transition initiatives. You will monitor laws, model emissions, and assess alternative fuels while coordinating with regulators, industry groups, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes lifecycle analyses, retrofitting projects, and ensuring alignment with sustainability goals across power generation assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power or Mechanical Engineering.
• Master’s degree in business administration or engineering management preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the electricity supply industry.
• Experience dealing with stakeholders, government officers and regulators is advantageous.
• Good aptitude required for software tools e.g. PSS/E, Thermoflow, PLEXOS etc.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor changes to environmental laws and regulations affecting thermal power generation.
• Stay informed about national and international regulatory developments such as carbon pricing & trading and emissions reporting.
• Assess the viability of alternative fuels and hydrogen integration in existing plants.
• Conduct lifecycle cost assessments and emissions modeling for fuel transitions.
• Assist in the development and execution of fuel-transition projects including retrofitting and tech integration.
• Support carbon reduction and energy efficiency goals within national sustainability objectives.
• Analyze long-term impacts of fuel transitions on emissions, compliance and efficiency.
• Engage with regulators, industry groups and external consultants to align with best practices.
• Assist in managing PPAs related to fuel transition and environmental upgrades.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in business administration or engineering management is preferred

Tools

PSS/E

Thermoflow

PLEXOS

Job description

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Senior Analyst Thermal Compliance & Fuel Transition

Closing Date

28 October 2026

Title

Senior Analyst, Thermal Compliance & Fuel Transition

Mission (Sources of Values)

Provide transparent and independent advisory services on generation technical matters and issues to stakeholders.

Accountability & Responsibility

• Continuously track changes to environmental laws and regulations affecting thermal power generation, including emissions limits (e.g., CO2, NOx, SOx), water use, and waste management
• Stay informed about national, and international regulatory developments, such as , carbon pricing & trading, and emissions reporting.
• Assess the viability of alternative fuels, such as biofuels, biomass and hydrogen integration in existing thermal plant operations.
• Conduct lifecycle cost assessments and emissions modeling for transitioning from traditional fuels (e.g., coal) to cleaner alternatives.
• Assist in the development and execution of fuel transition projects, including the retrofitting of thermal plants and the integration of new technologies for fuel flexibility.
• Support the national broader sustainability objectives by ensuring that fuel transition initiatives contribute to carbon reduction and energy efficiency goals.
• Analyze the long-term impact of fuel transitions on emissions reduction, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Engage with regulators, industry groups, and external consultants to ensure alignment with industry best practices and compliance standards.
• Assist in managing PPA related to fuel transition, retrofitting, and environmental compliance upgrades at existing thermal power plants.

KPIs

• % of review completion
• % of report completion
• % Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI)

End Products

Yearly:

• Submit proposed MGC amendments to Grid Code Committee
• Submit proposed SB Rules amendments to ST via SB management
• Report on team activities to Head of Section

Project basis (ongoing):

• Generator technical specifications review incorporated in relevant PPA/SLA
• Generator compliance tests procedure approval
• Generator compliance test results approval

L1-Vision

L2-Business Acumen

L3-Engaging Others

L4-Self and People Development

L5-Accountability

F-Power Plant & Power System Engineering & Operation

F-Customer Relationship Building

F-Power Purchase Agreement

F-Testing Methodology

Education and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power or Mechanical Engineering
• Master’s degree in business administration or engineering management is preferred

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of working experience, with at least 5 years related exposure in the electricity supply industry
• Experience dealing with stakeholders, government officers and regulators is an added advantage
• Good aptitude required for software tools e.g. PSS/E, Thermoflow, PLEXOS etc.
• Positive attitude in conducting desktop research and analysis

Networking & Relations

• Relevant ministries, GLCs and government agencies
• Relevant TNB Divisions and Departments
• Relevant entities (regional market operators, power producers, fuel suppliers, regulators, authorities, consultants, OEM suppliers, etc.)

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