Job Description

External Open Resourcing

Location: Malaysia (MY), Sarawak Energy (SEB)
Company: Sarawak Energy Berhad, Research & Development (50034028), Environmental Sciences (50034222)
Number of Openings: 1
Job Category: Established
Closing Date: 14 August 2023

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Deliver on operational and strategic commitments in Sarawak Energy Hydro Environmental Sciences Research Blueprint of flora component, responsible for providing scientific expertise and leadership to support the organization\'s commitment in meeting the ESG/HSS and relevant criteria of the company\'s Environmental Excellence aspiration.
2. Plan and execute long-term monitoring to detect any significant impacts or changes in the nature, extent, and quality of the habitat requirements that may be affected by hydropower project activities. Consolidate and analyse this information for the purpose of advising key stakeholders and management to support evidence-based decision-making with regards to forestry related issues in hydropower development and operation.
3. Conduct habitat assessment to classify/identify High Conservation Values (HCVs) within the project areas/hydropower plants. Act as the internal expert to advise management of the best strategies based on global standards whilst applying them in our local context/setting to improve biodiversity and support conservation of local ecologies within affected areas of hydropower development.
4. Review all existing literature and research to provide detailed descriptions of the processes associated with botanical and biological conditions as well as the nature and characteristics of the potential impacts of hydropower dams according to international best practices of mitigation options for botanical and biological related impacts.
5. Conduct research; collect, collate, and analyze data; prepare and review technical reports, white papers, and power point presentations; develop and review standard operating procedures, environmental guidance, instructions, policy, and processes; and lead the team in meetings and action items related to flora, conservation, statistical & trend, and their associated issues.
6. Keep abreast with knowledge of the abundance, distribution, ecology, and management needs of wildlife in hydropower planning and management and use this information to advise hydropower development and operation.
7. Develop and continuously improve biodiversity and ecosystem health monitoring and research programmes for the company that address significant issues of concern by applying innovative ideas such as nature-based solutions.
8. Advising internal stakeholders in the implementation of corporate wide tree planting, protection and habitat restoration programme aligning with UN SDG Goal No. 13 Climate Action and No. 15 Life on Land as well as the COP 26 Goal to Adapt to Protect Communities and Natural Habitats.

QUALIFICATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Forestry - Ecology/Environmental Sciences OR equivalent with minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in botanical research related activities.

THINKING ENVIRONMENT & CHALLENGES:

• Staying agile with stringent global standards and guidelines relevant to forest carbon sequestration and storage as well as technological advancement to steer the direction of the company in this field.
• In-depth knowledge on forest ecosystem as well as knowledge on plants sampling design, species identification, tagging & inventory, and forest management methodologies.
• Get up-to-date with the relevant environmental legislations, regulations, ordinances, research etiquette and wildlife management frameworks.

Preference will be given to internal candidate.

Sarawak Energy