Job Description

External Open Resourcing

Location: Malaysia (MY), Sarawak Energy (SEB)

Company: Sarawak Energy Berhad, Hydro (50034021), Hydropower Development & Dam Management (50034270), Hydro Planning

Number of Openings: 1

Job Category: Established

Closing Date: 14 September 2023



KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead social and environmental assessment for new hydropower portfolios at pre-feasibility and feasibility studies in accordance with Sarawak Energy Project Model (SEPM) Front-End Loading 1 (FEL1) requirements
• Identify, determine and develop scope of works for a Preliminary Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (Pre-ESIA) Study needed at Feasibility Phase
• Plan and manage social and environmental impact assessment studies
• Plan and develop the Stakeholder Communication and Engagement Plan (SCEP) for FEL1 projects
• Provide main findings of preliminary EIA study and recommend solutions to close gaps
• Embed the Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol (HSAP) and standard into social and environmental assessment for hydropower projects to ensure sustainable hydropower development against international best practices
• Liaise with Corporate Sustainability on the hydropower sustainability aspect as to ensure the social and environmental assessments under pre-feasibility and feasibility studies are guided by relevant hydropower guidelines and standards
• Liaise with internal stakeholders in developing the Preliminary Stakeholder Strategy
• Plan and conduct engagement activities
• Prepare and manage specifically on social and environmental assessment for hydropower projects
• Having experience in assessing international projects is an added advantage

QUALIFICATION:

• Environmental Engineering/Science or Degree in Science specializing in natural or social sciences
• Minimum of 8-10 years of working experience

SKILLS:

• Excellent understanding of environmental engineering/science, social science and the overall management of environmental and social sciences
• Strong communication and presentation skills including report writing and preparation of slide pack for information sharing
• Very good industry knowledge in hydropower sector, renewable energy, and energy generation
• Very good knowledge on the concept of sustainable livelihood strategies and instruments for good socio-economic survey
• Good knowledge on basic technical aspects of hydropower development (e.g., dam design, reservoir optimization, hydrology & hydraulic)
• Independent in project planning and organization of the tasks

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Develop personal adaptability
• Cultivate learning agility
• Demonstrate integrity
• Leverage networks
• Good Communication skills
• Analytical Thinking

SPECIAL ASPECTS/MAJOR CHALLENGES OF THE JOB:

• Able to work as a team player as an integral part of the Hydropower Development Team
• Able to work independently within tight schedules and deadlines
• Able to travel with short notice and work at rural areas

Preference will be given to internal candidate.

Sarawak Energy