Section Manager

Job Purpose

Power Section Manager leads a team of engineers and assistant engineers responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, and upgrading of power systems. This includes overseeing high and low voltage assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement to support operational excellence and safety.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities for Power Section Managers are as listed below. Kindly note that the list is not comprehensive and related duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.

Leadership & Team Management

Supervise and guide a team of engineers and assistant engineers in day-to-day operations and long-term planning
Develop team competencies through coaching, mentoring and performance evaluations
Allocate resources effectively to meet operational and project targets
Collaborate with cross-functional departments (e.g., Projects, Operations, SCADA) for integrated operations
To undertake any other tasks or functions which are incidental, ancillary or additional to the assigned work.

Power System Operations

Involve in project discussion, planning and execution of electrical assets including HV/LV switchgears, UPS and power distribution systems
Ensure operational reliability and contingency planning during project execution
Coordinate and review switching arrangements between PSCO and Projects
Oversee electrical design reviews, system studies and commissioning activities

Compliance & Safety

Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, electrical codes, and safety requirements
Champion safe work practices, including Permit-to-Work systems and electrical isolation protocols
Participate in audits, investigations and root cause analysis of incidents

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Technician Electrical License (LEW Grade 8 or above ) would be an added advantage.
• Preferably with 4 or more years of electrical working experience.
• With self-motivation, always striving to improve or meet a standard of excellence.
• Able to lead by example.
• Able to communicate effectively and work as a team.

Skills

Technical skills include:

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS PowerPoint, MS Words & MS Excel)
• Able to read and interpret single-line diagrams.

Generic skills include:

• Able to remain calm in a stressful environment
• Good command and control
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Critical thinker with good problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills