Senior Environmental Consultant, Renewable Energy and Thermal Power

Energy Vault; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consulting company seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead and support environmental and social projects in Malaysia. This role involves managing environmental assessments, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of consulting experience and a higher degree in environmental science or related field. Competitive salary and career opportunities in sustainable projects are offered.

Benefits

Friendly international working environment

Competitive salary package

Career opportunities

Possibility to work on international projects

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in environmental consulting/management.
• Experience in preparing Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs).
• Knowledge of Malaysian regulatory E&S requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support environmental feasibility studies for energy projects.
• Perform as Project Manager for Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Support clients in developing Environmental and Social Management Systems.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Fluency in Malay

Fluency in English

Education

Higher professional degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Company Description

AFRY is one of the largest international power sector consulting and engineering companies with about 19,000 experts working across the world to create sustainable solutions for future generations. In South East Asia, we are a leading power sector consulting engineering company executing our regional consultancy and engineering assignments from our power sector consulting offices in Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Hanoi, Singapore, Pune, Noida and Taipei. In total, we have multinational staff of more than 500 working in power generation field in Asia.

In line with our increasing business, we are looking for a Senior Environmental Consultantfor our renewable energy and thermal power projects in Malaysia.

Job Description

• Lead and support environmental aspect of environmental and social (E&S) feasibility studies for energy sector projects (natural gas, LNG to Power, biomass, Waste to Energy, wind, solar, hybrid, etc.) and potential other sectors e.g. infrastructure.
• Lead and support environmental and social due diligence studies for energy sector projects and potential other sectors.
• Lead and support as lenders environmental and social advisor during the construction and operation of energy sector projects and potential other sectors, including supporting consultations with Project Affected Persons and other stakeholders in Malaysia.
• Perform the role as Project Manager for Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and the development E&S Management Plans. Provide guidance on environmental matters, including regulatory E&S requirements during the ESIA process.
• Support Clients to develop and implement Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS).
• Contribute to business development by providing strategic advice on environmental and social issues to existing and potential clients, including the preparation of marketing material.
• Preparation of proposals (technical and financial) for environmental social services.
• Support other AFRY E&S staff in the region and contribute to work outside of the region when opportunities arise.
• Enforce ethics and compliance in accordance with AFRY Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Higher professional degree in environmental science, engineering or related field (B.Sc., M.Sc. or Ph.D.).
• 8+ years’ experience in environmental consulting / management.
• Experience in the preparation of ESIAs and E&S Management Plans for renewable and thermal power projects.
• Experience in performing Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) for renewable and thermal power projects.
• Track record of project managing environmental and social services for renewable and thermal power projects.
• Knowledge of potential social issues i.e. labor issues, resettlement and livelihood issues would be an advantage, including experience in undertaking stakeholder engagement activities.
• Knowledge of Malaysian regulatory E&S requirements and international E&S standards and guidelines i.e. Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, WBG EHS Guidelines, ADB Safeguards etc.
• The willingness to travel to other countries inside and outside the region to support environmental and social services.
• Fluency in Malay and English.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with people from a range of cultures.
• Ability to work independently.

Additional Information

We offer the following to qualified candidates:

• Friendly international working environment with a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks
• Competitive salary package
• Career opportunity in one of the largest international consulting and engineering companies
• Possibility to grow professionally and advance in career
• Possibility to work in international renewable energy projects

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.