Black Utility Engineer

WuXi XDC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WuXi XDC in Singapore is seeking a Black Utilities Engineer to support pharmaceutical manufacturing by operating and maintaining boilers, chillers, air compressors, DG sets, and related systems. You will monitor performance, perform daily rounds, and execute start-up/shutdown procedures per SOPs to ensure stable process parameters.

The role emphasizes safety, EHS, and regulatory compliance, with involvement in root-cause analysis, contributing to cost savings and energy efficiency, and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years+ in black utilities operation and maintenance in pharma/industrial setting.
• Knowledge of boiler water treatment, chillers, compressors, and power distribution.
• Licenses/certifications preferred: Boiler Attendant, LOTO, PTW.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled PM tasks to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct daily inspections, rounds, and first-level troubleshooting; execute minor repairs.
• Operate and monitor boiler, chiller, air compressor, DG, switchgear, wastewater plant.
• Execute start-up/shutdown per SOPs, safety and quality requirements.
• Prepare daily utility area reports and document findings.
• Collaborate with cleaning utilities, HVAC and Production teams for issue resolution.

Skills

Black utilities operation

Boiler & Chiller maintenance

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Tools

One-Maximo CMMS

SCADA/controls

Job description

• The black utility engineer ensures reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of black utilities and facilities systems that support pharmaceutical manufacturing. This includes daily monitoring, safe operation, first‑level troubleshooting, maintenance and optimization of boilers, chillers, air compressors, diesel generators, switchgear, cooling towers, wastewater treatment, and associated systems.

Operation Duties

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) tasks to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance
• Conduct daily inspections, equipment rounds, and first‑level troubleshooting; execute minor repairs on shift
• Operate, monitor, and adjust Boiler, Chiller & Cooling Tower, Air Compressor, DG Set, Switchgear, and Wastewater Plant for stable parameters (pressure, temperature, flow, power quality, treatment performance)
• Execute start-up, shutdown, and restart procedures per approved SOPs, safety, and quality requirements
• Prepare and submit daily utility area reports if required
• Collaborate closely with cleaning utilities, HVAC and Production teams for issue resolution and schedule alignment

Safety, EHS & Compliance

• Act as a Safety Team member: enforce LOTO, Permit-to-Work (PTW), confined space entry, hot work, and other safe work practice
• Conduct safety checks and hazard assessments; participate in emergency drills and incident investigation
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, site EHS policies, and local statutory requirement
• Approve/review safety permits where authorized and maintain high standards of housekeeping in utility area
• Operate and monitor Waste treatment where applicable, adhering to emissions and waste handling procedures

Reliability, Optimization & Projects

• Identify and implement improvement projects on utilities operations/maintenance to drive energy and cost savings (e.g., chiller sequencing, boiler efficiency tuning, compressor leak reduction, power factor correct
• Perform basic root cause analysis and propose corrective actions for recurring faults
• Assist commissioning engineers with system commissioning/decommissioning, system readiness checks, performance testing, and documentation

Documentation & System

• Create, complete, and close work orders in One‑Maximo (CMMS) with timely documentation of PM/CM, repair actions, parts usage, and findings
• Maintain logbooks, checklists, calibration/verification records, and shift reports to cGMP standard
• Support change control, deviation recording, and audit readiness for EHS and quality inspections.

Requirements:

• Experience: 1-2 years+ in black utilities operation and maintenance (boiler, chiller, air compressor, DG, switchgear, wastewater plant) within a cGMP or industrial manufacturing environment. Pharma experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of boiler water treatment, chiller refrigerants and controls, compressed air quality, power distribution.
• Licenses/Certifications (preferred): Local statutory Boiler Attendant certification, confined space entrant/attendant, LOTO, PTW.Strong communication, comprehension, and problem‑solving skills
• Able to work independently with limited supervision in a fast‑paced environment.
• Display a good working attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to follow leadership directives.