Senior Technical & Engineering Manager (Energy/Gas Utilities)

Agensi Pekerjaan GMP (M) Sdn Bhd; Kajang Municipal Council; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Technical & Engineering Manager in Kajang, Malaysia. This role requires providing strategic leadership in engineering and technical operations within gas and utilities. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and have 10-15 years of experience. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution and ensuring compliance with industry standards, driving operational excellence and sustainability in gas pipeline operations.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in engineering and operations within gas pipeline or utility infrastructure with Profit and Loss responsibility.
• Strong background in pipeline design, construction, integrity management, and O&M.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the overall profit and loss performance of the division.
• Provide strategic leadership in engineering, technical operations, and project execution.
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities, government bodies, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Pipeline integrity management

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Pipeline Engineering

Professional certification (PE, Chartered Engineer, PMP)

Job description

Senior Technical & Engineering Manager (Energy/Gas Utilities)

Technical & Engineering Services is accountable for the overall profit and loss performance of the division.

Provides strategic leadership in engineering, technical operations, project execution, and maintenance across LPG system installations, gas and utilities pipelines construction and related infrastructure.

Strong commercial acumen, technical mastery, and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams while driving operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Collaborate with regulatory authorities, government bodies, contractors and internal stakeholders.

Knowledge of HSSE management systems, HEMP, PTW, JHA, MS, and LPG standards, its implementation and practical implementation.

Oversee engineering design, technical support, pipeline integrity, and asset management programs.

Oversee engineering studies, feasibility assessments and technical specifications for gas and non-gas pipeline projects.

Ensure compliance with industry standards (ASME, API, ASCE, local regulatory codes).

Evaluate and approve engineering deliverables, designs, drawings, and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Technical & Engineering Services is accountable for the overall profit and loss performance of the division.
• Provides strategic leadership in engineering, technical operations, project execution, and maintenance across LPG system installations, gas and utilities pipelines construction and related infrastructure.
• Strong commercial acumen, technical mastery, and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams while driving operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities, government bodies, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of HSSE management systems, HEMP, PTW, JHA, MS, and LPG standards, its implementation and practical implementation.
• Oversee engineering design, technical support, pipeline integrity, and asset management programs.
• Oversee engineering studies, feasibility assessments and technical specifications for gas and non-gas pipeline projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (ASME, API, ASCE, local regulatory codes).
• Evaluate and approve engineering deliverables, designs, drawings, and technical reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Pipeline Engineering.
• Professional certification (PE, Chartered Engineer, PMP, etc.) is an advantage.
• 10-15 years of experience in engineering and operations within gas pipeline or utility infrastructure with Profit and Loss responsibility.
• Strong background in pipeline design, construction, integrity management, and O&M.
• Experience managing large multi-million-dollar capital projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of Local Authority processes and requirements.