Towngas Corporate Management Trainee Programme - Engineering

The Programme 

During the two-year programme, all trainees will receive cross-business units and cross-division departmental training.  
 
Attachment plans will be based on business needs and tailored to each individual’s expertise, skillset and interest.  
 
Every trainee will be attached to various business units, including Hong Kong gas business, mainland energy businesses and other extended businesses in both Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.  
 
Besides, job rotation will provide trainees with valuable exposure to, but not limited to, the following divisions: 
 
Engineering Division: 
 
The Engineering Division ensures excellence and safety in the daily operations of the Group in gas production, transmission and distribution, while planning and preparing for the future expansion of our gas supply network.  
 
As a Management Trainee, you may be attached to: 

• Gas Production. 
• Transmission Operation. 
• Distribution Operation.
• Network Development. 

Commercial Division: 
 
In addition to supplying gas to households and businesses, Towngas markets and sells quality kitchen appliances under our own brands in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Our Commercial Division engages directly with our customers and employs digital data to drive business for the Group.  
 
As a Management Trainee, you may be attached to: 

• Business Analytics & e-Development. 
• Customer Services. 
• Marketing & Sales.
• Residential Product & Quality. 

Corporate Division: 
 
The Corporate Division formulates and executes the Group’s overarching ESG strategy, as well as oversees all our support functions, from corporate branding and CSR activities to safety compliance, business development, and innovation initiatives.  
 
As a Management Trainee, you may be attached to: 

• Corporate ESG. 
• Corporate Affairs. 
• Corporate Safety & Environmental Management. 
• Mainland Business Strategy Office
• Strategy & Innovation. 

Finance Division: 
 
The Finance Division manages matters relating to corporate supplies and procurement to ensure effective cost and quality control. They also help maintain the continuous profit growth of the Group through prudent financial policies and efficient management of funds, liquidity, cash, and financial risks.

 As a Management Trainee, you may be attached to: 

• Corporate Supplies and Administration. 
• Corporate Management Accounting. 
• Corporate Financial Management.
• Corporate Treasury. 

Programme Benefits 
 
Fast-Track Career Development - This highly selective two-year programme is designed to groom future business leaders of Towngas. After graduating from the programme, you will stay in our talent pipeline and continue to be given immense opportunities to nurture your aptitude at work and in life.  
 
Cross-Business Unit Attachment - Running over 700 projects in 28 provincial regions on the Chinese Mainland, Towngas offers broad and exclusive exposure to new energy technologies as part of our commitment to sustainability and contribution to the country’s dual goals of reaching peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.  
 
Project Management - On top of businesses and departmental rotations, you will take ownership of various project-based assignments where you will find yourself pitching to senior management, driving real business impact, and realizing your potential in project management and creativity.  
 
Professional Network Building - Representing Towngas, you will join international conferences, overseas company visits and various networking events, gaining opportunities to build an extensive professional network.  
 
Professional Qualification - Aside from strengthening your professional knowledge through a structured training programme, we will assist you in attaining relevant qualifications from various professional bodies, e.g., HKIE Scheme “A” Training.  
 
Community Relations and Engagement - By playing an active role in community events, you will cultivate a sense of belonging to both the company and society.  
 
Understanding the Energy Business - Through our professional and technical training, you will acquire expert knowledge and develop strong business acumen tailored to the energy sector, together with a comprehensive understanding of Towngas’ diversified operations and leadership in the industry.  
 
Mentorship Scheme - In order to develop your confidence and help you gain new perspectives; a mentorship scheme is established to provide one-on-one support and guidance to you throughout the programme.  
 
Career Path - As your career with us progresses, you will gradually acquire general management skills that form the foundation of all Towngas leaders. You will gain diverse practical and project experience through attachments to different business units. To ensure that the learning objectives are met, there will be on-going assessments and opportunities for MTs to present their insights to senior management. 
 
The Group will assist MTs in attaining relevant professional qualifications. 
 
Upon successful completion of the programme, MTs would have gained valuable experience in their respective professions and rotated across different business units and departments. 

Required Skills and Abilities 

We are now recruiting talented fresh graduates or graduates with less than two years' working experience from any disciplines with excellent academic results and following qualities to join our 2024 Towngas Corporate

Management Trainee Programme: 

• Passionate about Green Energy Businesses. 
• High mobility to travel and work in Chinese mainland. 
• Proactive and with a global mindset. 
• Strong leadership potential and interpersonal skills. 
• Good commercial acumen. 
• Strong problem-solving skills. 
• Strong adaptability and flexibility.
• Strong alignment with Towngas Culture and Values. 

About Us: 
 
Established in 1862, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) is Hong Kong’s first public utility.  
 
Celebrating over 160 years of transformation, Towngas has evolved from merely a fuel supplier for streetlamps to a diversified energy group operating across Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.  
 
Today, Towngas and its subsidiary, Towngas Smart Energy, are listed on HKEX (stock codes: 0003 & 1083), employing a collective workforce of over 52,000 individuals across the country.