Senior Analyst Thermal Compliance & Fuel Transition

Closing Date

28 October 2026

Title

Senior Analyst, Thermal Compliance & Fuel Transition 

Reporting To

Lead, Generation Advisory

Mission (Sources of Values)

Provide transparent and independent advisory services on generation technical matters and issues to stakeholders.​

Accountability & Responsibility

• Continuously track changes to environmental laws and regulations affecting thermal power generation, including emissions limits (e.g., CO2, NOx, SOx), water use, and waste management
• ​Stay informed about national, and international regulatory developments, such as , carbon pricing & trading, and emissions reporting.
• Assess the viability of alternative fuels, such as biofuels, biomass and hydrogen integration in existing thermal plant operations.
• Conduct lifecycle cost assessments and emissions modeling for transitioning from traditional fuels (e.g., coal) to cleaner alternatives.
• Assist in the development and execution of fuel transition projects, including the retrofitting of thermal plants and the integration of new technologies for fuel flexibility.
• Support the national broader sustainability objectives by ensuring that fuel transition initiatives contribute to carbon reduction and energy efficiency goals.
• Analyze the long-term impact of fuel transitions on emissions reduction, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Engage with regulators, industry groups, and external consultants to ensure alignment with industry best practices and compliance standards.
• Assist in managing PPA related to fuel transition, retrofitting, and environmental compliance upgrades at existing thermal power plants.

KPIs

• % of review completion​
• % of report completion​
• % Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI)

End Products

Yearly:​

• Submit proposed MGC amendments to Grid Code Committee​
• Submit proposed SB Rules amendments to ST via SB management​

Quarterly:​

• Report on team activities to Head of Section

Project basis (ongoing):​

• Generator technical specifications review incorporated in relevant PPA/SLA​
• Generator compliance tests procedure approval ​
• Generator compliance test results approval​
• Facility conceptual design report review/ final design report review.

Competencies

Education and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power or Mechanical Engineering
• Master’s degree in business administration or engineering management is preferred

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of working experience, with at least 5 years related exposure in the  electricity supply industry
• Experience dealing with  stakeholders, government officers and regulators is an added advantage
• Good aptitude required for software tools e.g. PSS/E, Thermoflow, PLEXOS etc. 
• Positive attitude in conducting desktop research and analysis

Networking & Relations

• Energy ministry
• Regulator (Suruhanjaya Tenaga)
• Relevant ministries, GLCs and government agencies
• Relevant TNB Divisions and Departments
• Relevant entities (regional market operators, power producers, fuel suppliers, regulators, authorities, consultants, OEM suppliers, etc.)