Role Purpose:

To lead the full lifecycle of my client's solar farm projects, including:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Development & Regulatory

Lead the full project execution roadmap.
Coordinate land readiness, site access, landowner matters, and local authority requirements.
Oversee feasibility studies, solar resource assessments, technical due diligence, EIA/SIA coordination, and project risk reviews.
Drive progress on LSS licence applications, PPA negotiations, grid connection approvals, and all relevant submissions to authorities, TNB, SEDA/ST, and other stakeholders.
Maintain a master project tracker for approvals, consultants, deadlines, permits, and critical dependencies.

2. EPC, Engineering & Construction

Coordinate EPC contractors, consultants, technical partners, and internal project teams.
Review project schedules, construction methodology, plant layout, substation/interconnection requirements, and commissioning plans.
Ensure Tier‑1 equipment procurement, robust QA/QC processes, HSE compliance, and proper documentation throughout the construction phase.
Monitor budget, cost control, contractor claims, variation orders, and project progress against approved milestones.
Report weekly to the Group CEO on project status, risks, delays, budget exposure, and key decision items.

3. Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Readiness

Build the O&M plan well in advance of the Commercial Operation Date (COD).
Set up SCADA monitoring, performance ratio (PR) tracking, preventive maintenance schedules, vegetation control, panel cleaning protocols, and spare parts strategy.
Develop plant performance KPIs covering availability, generation output, PR, downtime, response time, HSE incidents, and revenue impact.
Plan manpower requirements for long‑term O&M and asset management.
Support potential third‑party O&M revenue opportunities.

4. Stakeholder Management

Liaise with government agencies, local authorities, TNB, contractors, consultants, investors, financiers, and technology partners.
Support the Group CEO in investor, board, and partner presentations.
Coordinate with Group Finance, Legal, Engineering, and Corporate Affairs on all project‑related matters.

Requirements:

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Project Management, or a related field.
12–18 years of experience in solar, power generation, utilities, infrastructure, EPC, or renewable energy.
Strong experience in utility‑scale solar, LSS projects, grid connection, EPC coordination, and commissioning.
Familiarity with TNB requirements, PPA structure, SEDA/ST processes, HSE, and ESG reporting.
Proven ability to manage contractors, consultants, authorities, and project stakeholders effectively.
Bahasa Malaysia and English are required. Mandarin is an added advantage due to engagement with international technology partners.
Willing and able to travel regularly to project sites in Perak.

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