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JIAN HAUR TEH

JIAN HAUR TEH

Area Manager & Business Development
Simpang Ampat,07

Summary

Technical Sales & Business Development professional with 13 years of engineering and industrial experience, including 11+ years in industrial water treatment covering RODI and WWTP systems. Proven ability to convert technical expertise into commercial success through client engagement, tender participation, solution design, and post-award execution support. Strong track record across multi-functional roles including Sales & Service Management, Business Development, Project Engineering, Construction Management, and Testing & Commissioning. Recognized for bridging engineering, operations, and commercial teams to deliver compliant, cost-effective, and sustainable water treatment solutions for large industrial clients.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Business Development – Technical Sales (Additional Role)

Darco Industrial Water Sdn. Bhd.
Simpang Ampat, Penang
09.2024 - Current
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities for industrial water treatment projects in the Northern Region.
  • Conduct client meetings, technical discussions, and site visits to understand operational challenges and propose engineering solutions.
  • Serve as technical liaison between clients and internal Process Design, Engineering, Sales & Service teams.
  • Participate in tender briefings, RFIs, technical clarifications, conceptual system design, and tender submissions.
  • Assist in preparing technical & commercial proposals, scope of work, and preliminary cost estimates.
  • Support post-award execution by working closely with project and service teams to ensure solutions meet client expectations.

Area Manager – Technical Sales & Service (Northern Region Malaysia)

Darco Industrial Water Sdn. Bhd.
Simpang Ampat, Penang
03.2024 - Current
  • Lead technical sales and service operations across Northern Malaysia covering Penang and Kedah industrial zones.
  • Drive regional sales strategy, annual sales forecasting, and revenue alignment with company business objectives.
  • Act as senior technical sales representative for industrial clients, providing solution consultation for RODI and WWTP systems.
  • Lead and mentor regional engineers, supervisors, and technicians to support sales execution and service delivery.
  • Support tender pursuits by aligning technical solutions with customer requirements and commercial expectations.

Construction Manager (Project Execution Support Role)

Darco Industrial Water Sdn. Bhd.
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Led internal and external teams during WWTP installation works for a large-scale semiconductor facility.
  • Supported Project Manager in daily planning, coordination, and execution activities.
  • Supervised subcontractors to ensure compliance with scope, schedule, safety, and quality standards.
  • Provided strong execution credibility that enhanced technical sales discussions with future clients.

Testing & Commissioning Lead (Technical Authority Role)

Darco Industrial Water Sdn. Bhd.
Simpang Ampat, Penang
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Led mechanical and chemical testing & commissioning of WWTP systems.
  • Coordinated with Process Design and Project teams to achieve client design specifications.
  • Delivered verified performance data that strengthened technical assurance and client trust.

Area Manager- Sale and Service Department

Darco Industrial Water Sdn. Bhd.
02.2018 - 02.2022

· The job scope is Assistant Manager, supporting the Operation Manager in overseeing sales and service operations within the state of Penang.

• Lead for the Sales and Service Team in Penang, comprising engineers, supervisors, and technicians.

Project Engineer

Darco Industrial Water Sdn. Bhd.
05.2017 - 01.2018
  • Supervised and executed project installations.
  • Involved in two WWTP projects:
  • Zhong Zhi Solar Power
  • House Curry Factory
  • Projects located in Jiangsu and Ping Hu Province, China.

Service Engineer

Darco Industrial Water Sdn. Bhd.
09.2014 - 04.2017
  • Provided after-sales service support for RODI and WWTP plants.
  • Supervised service and operation contract works.
  • Prepared operation and service reports for clients.

Process Engineer

Muda Paper Mill Sdn. Bhd.
09.2012 - 08.2014
  • Maintained paper machine operations.
  • Monitored paper product quality and production output.
  • Planned machine maintenance scope and schedules.

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering - Environmental Engineering

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
Perlis
09.2012

Skills

Industrial Water & Wastewater Treatment (RODI, WWTP)

Technical Sales & Solution Engineering

Tender & Proposal Development

Client Consultation & Technical Presentation

AutoCAD Microsoft Office

Leadership, Negotiation & Problem Solving

Swimming, Computer Programming.

Swimming: Occasional recreational swimming for fitness.
Programming: Basic Python programming and introductory web scraping (occasional use).

Timeline

Business Development – Technical Sales (Additional Role)

Darco Industrial Water Sdn. Bhd.
09.2024 - Current

Area Manager – Technical Sales & Service (Northern Region Malaysia)

Darco Industrial Water Sdn. Bhd.
03.2024 - Current

Construction Manager (Project Execution Support Role)

Darco Industrial Water Sdn. Bhd.
08.2022 - 02.2024

Testing & Commissioning Lead (Technical Authority Role)

Darco Industrial Water Sdn. Bhd.
03.2022 - 07.2022

Area Manager- Sale and Service Department

Darco Industrial Water Sdn. Bhd.
02.2018 - 02.2022

Project Engineer

Darco Industrial Water Sdn. Bhd.
05.2017 - 01.2018

Service Engineer

Darco Industrial Water Sdn. Bhd.
09.2014 - 04.2017

Process Engineer

Muda Paper Mill Sdn. Bhd.
09.2012 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering - Environmental Engineering

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
JIAN HAUR TEHArea Manager & Business Development