Head of Technical

VinEnergo Energy JSC; Pasay; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Pasay seeks an experienced Technical Leader to manage engineering functions and lead renewable energy projects. The role involves overseeing project development from concept through operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should possess over 10 years of technical leadership experience in the energy sector and a strong understanding of project management principles. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in engineering and technical leadership.
• Experience in renewable energy project development.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine laws and regulations.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering functions across the project lifecycle.
• Identify and develop renewable energy project opportunities.
• Work closely with commercial teams on project contracts.
• Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams including operations, regulatory, and commercial.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop renewable and conventional energy project opportunities (e.g., solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, battery energy storage, LNG, etc.).
• Lead feasibility studies covering technical, environmental, regulatory, and financial aspects.
• Manage the permitting and regulatory approval processes, ensuring compliance with Philippine laws (DOE, ERC, DENR, LGUs, grid operators).
• Coordinate with EPC and OEM partners for design optimization, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
• Support bid preparation for government auctions, tenders, and private sector procurement.
• Work closely with the commercial team to structure project contracts and supply agreements.
• Assess technical and financial risks to support market entry, pricing strategy, and project valuations.
• Provide inputs for project financing and investor presentations, including technical documentation required by banks and lenders.
• Collaborate in the preparation of investment memos for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead technical due diligence for project acquisitions, joint ventures, and portfolio expansions.
• Evaluate target assets’ engineering integrity, performance expectations, CAPEX/OPEX, and technology selection.
• Coordinate with legal and financial teams during M&A negotiations to ensure alignment of technical assumptions and risks.
• Develop integration plans for acquired assets to align with company standards and performance targets.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Engineering Management

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

On-site - Pasay >10 Yrs Exp Master Full-time

Job Description

Technical Leadership & Engineering Management

• Lead all engineering and technical functions across project lifecycle—concept design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Establish technical standards, methodologies, and best practices to ensure high-quality project execution.
• Oversee resource planning for engineering teams and external technical consultants.
• Provide technical guidance to cross‑functional teams including operations, regulatory, and commercial.

Project Development

• Identify, evaluate, and develop renewable and conventional energy project opportunities (e.g., solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, battery energy storage, LNG, etc.).
• Lead feasibility studies covering technical, environmental, regulatory, and financial aspects.
• Manage the permitting and regulatory approval processes, ensuring compliance with Philippine laws (DOE, ERC, DENR, LGUs, grid operators).
• Coordinate with EPC and OEM partners for design optimization, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
• Support bid preparation for government auctions, tenders, and private sector procurement.

Commercial & Business Strategy

• Work closely with the commercial team to structure project contracts and supply agreements.
• Assess technical and financial risks to support market entry, pricing strategy, and project valuations.
• Provide inputs for project financing and investor presentations, including technical documentation required by banks and lenders.
• Collaborate in the preparation of investment memos for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead technical due diligence for project acquisitions, joint ventures, and portfolio expansions.
• Evaluate target assets’ engineering integrity, performance expectations, CAPEX/OPEX, and technology selection.
• Coordinate with legal and financial teams during M&A negotiations to ensure alignment of technical assumptions and risks.
• Develop integration plans for acquired assets to align with company standards and performance targets.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders—government agencies, technology providers, contractors, consultants, financiers, and local partners.
• Negotiate and manage joint ventures, consortium agreements, and strategic alliances.
• Represent the company in industry forums, regulatory meetings, and technical workshops.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Develop high-performing technical and project teams through coaching, training, and recruitment.
• Establish clear KPIs for project performance, engineering quality, and cost control.
• Promote a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.