MOHD FAIZAL ZAINUDDIN
Bandar Baru Bangi
Summary
Strategic renewable energy and infrastructure professional with direct involvement in Selangor’s state-driven energy transition initiatives under SAGE 2025–2035. Experienced in utility-scale solar development, grid integration, regulatory coordination, land aggregation strategy, and renewable energy governance. Proven exposure in managing cross-functional stakeholder engagement involving state authorities, regulators, developers, utilities, and executive-level committees. Combines engineering execution capability with strategic policy coordination and infrastructure development experience across renewable energy and transmission sectors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Lead (Renewable Energy and Policy)
Worldwide Holdings Berhad
01.2025 - Current
- Managed to obtain a state mandate to establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) named the Green-energy Aggregator Programme for Selangor (GAPS) as a One Stop Agency (OSA) to aggregate the development of large-scale solar projects in Selangor.
- Lead the execution of GAPS (state-mandated renewable energy programme) through multi-agency coordination, including Focus Group Discussions (FGD), workshops, and meetings.
- Member of the Jawatankuasa Tetap Alam Sekitar, Perubahan Iklim, dan Teknologi Hijau Negeri Selangor.
- Secretariat for the Jawatankuasa Khas Ladang Solar Negeri Selangor (JKLSNS).
- Develop strategic land banks for large-scale solar projects, totalling 13,000 acres.
- Facilitate engagement with Renewable Energy Developers (RED) for pipeline growth.
- Engaged with Suruhanjaya Tenaga in matters to establish Tabung Amanah Tenaga Boleh Baharu for Selangor.
Senior Project Engineer | Small Hydro Batang Kali
Worldwide Power Solutions Sdn Bhd
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Succesfully led EPCC for Interconnection Facility and Transmission (IFTX) scope of work, including the installation of 9 km 33 kV cables, the installation of GIS switchgears, and related equipment at PMU Ulu Yam, Batang Kali, Selangor for Small Hydro Powerplant Batang Kali.
- Delivered the project one year ahead of schedule.
- Led the establishment and certification readiness of ISO 9001:2015 QMS for IFTX, strengthening governance, quality assurance, and compliance framework.
- Managed to register the company as a Class A contractor with Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST), G7 CIDB, SPKK, and received a 3-star SCORE rating.
Project Engineer || DASH Elevated Expressway
China Communications Construction (M) Sdn Bhd
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed several 33 kV and 11 kV underground cable relocation projects.
- Delivered Earthing and Lightning Protection System (ELPS) installation and infrastructure works.
- Managed street lighting and traffic light system upgrades.
- Appointed as TNB Grid Contractor's Qualified Person (GCQP) for elevated highway construction works crossing 275 kV and 132 kV transmission lines.
- Coordinating the related work with TNB, MBPJ, consultants, and subcontractors.
Project Engineer
Hans Engineering Sdn Bhd
01.2015 - 08.2019
- Managed the relocation of 275kV and 132kV transmission line tower projects, ensuring timely execution.
- Managed collaboration with TNB to secure approvals and maintain compliance standards.
- Led efforts to align project objectives with regulatory expectations, fostering successful outcomes.
Inspection Engineer
MR Technology Sdn Bhd
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Attended specialised training in Moscow on Metal Magnetic Memory (MMM) Level 2 for asset integrity and non-destructive inspection applications.
- Exposure to inspection methodologies for pipelines, underground piping systems, turbines, and critical industrial assets to support facility management and predictive maintenance practices.
- Familiar with integrity assessment techniques for early detection of stress concentration zones, material degradation, and potential failure points in industrial equipment.
Education
BEM Graduate Assesment Program for Electrical Engineering
UNITEN
01-2024
Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Hons) -
UNITEN
2004
Skills
- Strategic Governance and Policy Alignment
- Multi-agency coordination
- Programme Oversight and Board Exposure
- Renewable Energy Development
- Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
- Infrastructure and Grid Integration
- Strategic planning
- Renewable Energy Asset Strategy
- Utility-scale solar development
- Energy Transition and Policy Alignment
- Executive and Government Stakeholder Engagement
- Transmission and Grid Integration
- Renewable Energy Commercial Facilitation
- Strategic Infrastructure Planning
Certification
- Graduate Engineer - BEM, 2024-01-01
- BEM-GAP, 2024-01-01
- RCoC-B (Drone Pilot), UNICAM, 2025-01-01
- Certified MMM Level 2 - Energodiagnostika, Moscow, 2014-01-01
Strategic Exposure
- State-level renewable energy coordination under SAGE 2025–2035
- Multi-agency engagement involving UPEN, PTG, PBT, JPNS, JPS and energy stakeholders
- Renewable energy site readiness and Greenlane framework development
- Utility-scale solar land aggregation strategy
- Board and executive-level reporting exposure through GAPSSB initiatives
Timeline
Operations Lead (Renewable Energy and Policy)
Worldwide Holdings Berhad
01.2025 - Current
Senior Project Engineer | Small Hydro Batang Kali
Worldwide Power Solutions Sdn Bhd
09.2022 - 12.2024
Project Engineer || DASH Elevated Expressway
China Communications Construction (M) Sdn Bhd
08.2019 - 08.2022
Project Engineer
Hans Engineering Sdn Bhd
01.2015 - 08.2019
Inspection Engineer
MR Technology Sdn Bhd
01.2014 - 08.2014
BEM Graduate Assesment Program for Electrical Engineering
UNITEN
Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Hons) -
UNITEN