Dy Principal/Senior/Executive Engineer (Waste Infra Management Dept) - Contract

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Environment Agency in Singapore seeks a qualified engineer to manage contracts for incineration services with PPP WTE plants and oversee associated legal, financial, and audit matters. You will coordinate waste delivery and monitor performance to maximise throughput and energy generation across NEA facilities.

Ideal candidates are degree-qualified engineers with strong analytical skills, English communication ability, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Environmental Engineering required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in English communication, presentation and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts for incineration services to NEA by PPP WTE plants.
• Coordinate with Legal and Finance Divisions and external advisors on contract issues.
• Plan and coordinate waste delivery to PPP WTE plants to maximise throughput and energy generation.
• Monitor PPP WTE plant performance, review reports and suggest improvements.
• Verify monthly service invoices to PPP WTE plants.
• Plan and oversee audits of PPP WTE plants.
• Coordinate boiler overhaul programmes among NEA and PPP WTE plants.
• Assist capacity planning and waste bunker level projections across facilities.
• Optimize waste distribution between WTE plants to improve overall efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What the role is:

The Waste Infrastructure Management Department (WIMD) under the Infrastructure Operations & Management Division (WIOMD) oversees the availability of national waste disposal and incineration capacity, manages private waste facilities, waste disposal accounts and revenue collection by the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plants and Tuas Marine Transfer Station.

You will work in the WTE Infrastructure Management Branch (WIMB) under WIMD which plans and manages the waste distribution for all waste disposal facilities including the NEA WTE plants, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) WTE plants and Tuas Marine Transfer Station/Semakau Landfill. It also manages and monitors the performance of the 3 PPP WTE plants under the Service Agreements with NEA.

What you will be working on:

You will be responsible for the following:

• Manage contracts for the provision of incineration services to NEA by PPP WTE plants
• Work with Legal and Finance Divisions, and external legal and financial advisors on complex issues pertaining to the contracts
• Plan and coordinate the delivery of refuse to PPP WTE plants to maximise incineration throughput and electricity generation
• Monitor performance of PPP WTE plants, evaluate reports, and make recommendations for improvements
• Verify monthly invoices for the service payments to PPP WTE plants
• Plan and oversee audits of PPP WTE plants
• Coordinate boiler overhaul programme amongst NEA and PPP WTE plants
• Carry out overall waste bunker level projection and work with relevant department on capacity planning
• Optimise waste distribution between the WTE plants to achieve higher overall efficiency
• Coordinate with and assist the Division on emergency planning matters
• Manage projects related to PPP WTE plants

What we are looking for:

The job might be for you if you possess the following qualities:

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Environmental Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good command of spoken and written English, presentation, and communication skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Highly self-motivated, independent, and resourceful
• Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and honesty
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to work in the WTE plants e.g. witness tests, carry out audits and inspections
• As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment

About National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations. For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg