Senior Technical Manager

Aurora Talent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Talent in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Technical Manager (Gas) to lead and support the development of gas-fired projects, including strategy and planning for expansion and due diligence.

You will coordinate with government agencies, utilities and EPC contractors, guide technical feasibility studies, budgets and schedules, and oversee risk analysis, procurement, and technical documentation to ensure timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Technology (power generation/renewable energy) or Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation.
• 5 years’ power industry experience, preferably in project engineering or development.
• Experience with one production tool such as PVSyst, WaSP, PlantPredict or GT Pro.
• Strong background in energy infrastructure, with ability to identify opportunities and drive projects.
• Additional experience in construction, commissioning or O&M is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support technical due diligence and feasibility studies for gas-fired projects.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks across project development and execution.
• Prepare and review technical documents, reports, and stakeholder presentations.
• Support procurement of technical advisors and manage reference clarifications.
• Assist in budgeting and scheduling for technical components of financial models.
• Engage with government agencies, utilities, EPCs, technology providers and investors.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Engineering in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

PVSyst

WaSP

PlantPredict

GT Pro

Job description

We are looking for Senior Technical Manager (Gas) who can lead and support the development of gas fired projects including strategy and planning for expansion, and support projects in terms of technical due diligence, technical proposal, market info/update where necessary.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Market Analysis & Opportunity Identification

• Assist Project Manager in identify and evaluate greenfield and brownfield gas fired project opportunities.
• Analyze regulatory frameworks, energy demand forecasts, and competitive landscapes.

Project Development

• Conducts or leads technical advisor(s) for preliminary and detail technical due diligence and/or technical feasibility study of project opportunities.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with project development and execution.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, reports, and presentations from/for internal and external stakeholders.
• Initiates and supports procurement process of technical advisor(s), including preparation of technical requirements, clarification and evaluation. Initiate and follow up internal technical advisor claim process.
• Assist in the preparation of project budgets (technical portion of financial model inputs) and schedules.
• Anticipate, understand and resolve technical issues to ensure assigned projects are developed in timely manner.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, utilities, EPC contractors, technology providers, and investors.

Project Implementation

• Carry out specific functions and implementation including conducting necessary technical due diligence, techno-economic studies, contract review/development (technical chapters of PPA, EPC, LTSA, O&M, etc.), analysis of technical input for financial modelling, bid preparation etc.
• Support financial modelling and risk analysis for project investment decisions.
• Negotiate commercial terms including PPAs, fuel supply agreements, EPC, LTSA, etc.
• Assist and update for the technical documentation for handing over to Project Team

Technical Responsibilities:

• Project Conceptualization & Technical Feasibility
• Technology Evaluation & Selection
• Process & Performance Optimization
• Grid Integration & Dispatch Strategy
• Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
• EPC & OEM Coordination
• Degree in Science or Technology (in power generation, renewable energy) or Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation, or relevant professional qualifications.
• 5 years’ power industry, preferably in project engineering or project development experience.
• Experience in using one production tool, such as PVSyst, WaSP, PlantPredict, GT Pro, etc.
• Strong background in energy infrastructure, project development, and stakeholder engagement, with a proven ability to identify opportunities, structure deals, and drive projects.
• Additional experience in construction, project commissioning and/or operations and maintenance of energy projects including transmission projects will be an added advantage.
• Ability of using multiple production tools will be added advantage.
• Recognized competency such as PE, chargeman, wireman, Steam Engineer, TE, PMP, etc. has additional advantages.