Expert – Contract Engineering (Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR)

CK Power (Thailand)

Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand

CK Power Public Company Limited (CKP) – – a leading renewable energy producer in the region with one of the lowest carbon footprints, – is dedicated to achieving almost 100% renewable energy generation by 2024, utilizing sources like solar, hydro, and wind power. Presently, CKP invests in companies involved in electricity production and distribution across Thailand and Lao PDR, with a focus on 3 types of power plants; hydroelectric power plant (88%), solar power plant (1%), and cogeneration power plant (11%).The company will increase the proportion of renewables-based electricity from currently 89% to 95% or 4,800 megawatts , to support the global goal of attaining Net Zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions by 2050 through the advancement of clean energy technologies.

About this position

The position of Expert – Contract Engineering at Luang Prabang Power Company Limited involves developing, negotiating, and administering contracts while ensuring effective collaboration among various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, and administer all Company's contracts.
• Manage and monitor the implementation and administration of such contracts.
• Manage, prepare, or review the company's correspondence with external stakeholders like contractors, off-takers, governmental- and non-governmental agencies, lenders, insurers, etc.
• Understand the corporate strategy and plans and help the company achieve them.
• Assess current and emerging risks for the Company's operation from its contractual obligations.
• Assess and evaluate contractual risks and inform management.
• Work closely with the executive team, clients, business development, Admin, and other stakeholders to make sure the teams can work together well.

Requirements

• Master's degree in engineering, Law, Business Administration, or related fields.
• At least 15 years of practical experience working on large infrastructure projects; experience in the power business is a benefit.
• Must have worked in an international environment with English as a key language; overseas experience considered beneficial.
• Good knowledge of the power- and construction industry.
• Familiarity with internationally used standard forms of contract like FIDIC, NEC etc.
• Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Able to understand, assess, and interpret complex, legal documents and understand their implications and potential consequences to the Company.
• Be able to develop risk scenarios and advise top management on the recommended course of action with clear identification of pros and cons and potential related risks.
• Be able to make sound judgments based on knowledge and experiences.
• Be able to work under pressure and according to tight timelines.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and reading / writing for English, Thai as a benefit.