Head of Powertrack/General Manager (O&M Division)

Solarvest · Petaling Jaya

Overview
The Head of Powertrack leads the full commercial, operational, and strategic direction of Solarvest’s O&M business. This role is responsible not only for delivering high-performance asset management for solar plants, but also for transforming Powertrack into a regional MV/HV O&M and critical infrastructure services provider.

This position requires a leader with strong technical understanding, commercial sharpness, and an entrepreneurial drive to scale the business, unlock new revenue streams, and elevate Powertrack’s market position. You must bring the discipline of a system operator, the mindset of a business owner, and the confidence to build and lead a high-performance organisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Business Expansion

Lead the strategic roadmap for Powertrack, including market positioning, business model revamp, service diversification, and regional expansion.
Drive the division into new segments such as MV/HV substation O&M, interconnection assets maintenance, protection systems, emergency response, and lifecycle asset services.
Identify, evaluate, and commercialise new service offerings—spanning preventive maintenance, corrective works, retrofits, spares management, performance recovery, and asset optimisation.
Leverage Solarvest group-wide portfolio (LSS, C&I, utility clients) to expand Powertrack’s service footprint and recurring revenue base.

2. Operational Excellence & Technical Oversight

Oversee the full spectrum of O&M operations to ensure asset reliability, performance ratio optimisation, safety compliance, and contractual SLA achievement.
Lead technical teams across solar, MV/HV electrical systems, SCADA, protection relays, and interconnection facilities (IF).
Ensure best-in-class preventive and corrective maintenance programs, fast response to outages, and a strong HSE culture.
Establish robust governance frameworks, SOPs, and quality management systems.

3. Commercial, Financial & P&L Management

Own the division's P&L, ensuring sustainable margins, productivity improvement, and cost optimisation across all O&M activities.
Develop pricing frameworks, cost models, performance dashboards, and profitability tracking mechanisms.
Drive customer retention, contract renewals, and expansion of existing accounts.

4. Customer, Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Maintain strong relationships with clients, TNB, vendors, OEMs, insurance providers, and service contractors.
Act as the escalation point for major clients, disputes, or technical issues.
Ensure transparent communication, solution-oriented engagement, and strong customer satisfaction scores.

5. Team Leadership & Capability Building

Build and lead a multidisciplinary team (solar O&M, MV/HV specialists, commercial, data analytics, technicians, and emergency response).
Mentor and groom future leaders; instill a performance-driven, accountable, and safety-first culture.
Drive digitalisation—remote monitoring, analytics, automation, predictive maintenance.

6. Risk, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Ensure full compliance with regulatory, electrical, safety, TNB, and industry standards.
Conduct root cause analyses for faults, implement improvement plans, and reduce downtime incidents.
Drive continuous improvement through technology, data insights, and process optimisation.

Requirements

8–12 years’ experience in O&M, asset management, power systems operations, facilities management, or related fields.

Experience in MV/HV electrical systems, substations, protection relays, or grid interconnection facilities (preferred advantage).
Proven leadership of operational teams, with strong understanding of SLAs, maintenance programs, and technical compliance.
Strong commercial acumen with ability to manage P&L, develop business strategies, and drive new revenue streams.
Entrepreneurial and business-builder mindset—able to shape new business models, scale operations, and create market differentiation.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience in solar O&M, energy infrastructure services, or utility operations is an added benefit.

Benefits

✨ Perks You’ll Love at Solarvest

Medical & insurance coverage.
Free office breakfast + parking subsidy.
Phone & wellness allowance.

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