Jawatan Kosong di Suruhanjaya Tenaga

Suruhanjaya Tenaga (Energy Commission), a statutory body established under the Energy Commission Act 2001 is the regulatory body for the energy sector in Malaysia, specifically the electricity supply industry and piped gas supply industry in the Peninsula Malaysia and Sabah. We are in the process of recruiting a professional to fill up the position of:

1.DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF GAS SAFETY AND SUPPLY REGULATION

Head Office at Putrajaya

Responsibilities:
The position is responsible to perform safety, technical and economic regulation of the piped gas industry under the purview of Suruhanjaya Tenaga based on the Gas Supply Act and regulations, which include:
• Developing legislation, codes, guidelines and plans for the gas supply industry;
• Analysing industry issues and advising relevant stakeholders;
• Monitoring gas supply security;
• Monitoring quality of gas supply services;
• Regulating safety of gas installations and gas equipment;
• Assessing competency of gas industry technical personnel;
• Reviewing gas tariff;
• Investigating gas related accidents and complaints;
• Monitoring and promoting compliance;
• Managing administrative matters.

Requirements:
• Recognised degree in Gas Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other related disciplines;
• Applicants with the following additional qualifications shall have an added advantage:
o Relevant post graduate level qualifications
o Registered professional / competent engineers
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in the piped gas supply industry. Experience in gas supply regulatory activities will be an added advantage;
• Strong organisational, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills;
• Excellent command of both written and spoken in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the requirements described below are invited to submit their applications by 6 February 2011. Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, together with detailed resume and a recent passport-sized photograph either online to recruitment@st.gov.my or in writing to the address below:-

Director (Corporate Services)
Suruhanjaya Tenaga
No. 12, Jalan Tun Hussein,
Precinct 2, 62100 Putrajaya

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Closing Date: 6 February 2011

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