Engineer/Executive Engineer (Industry Regulation 2 Department) – Contract

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Service Division (CMD) seeks a capable engineer to lead regulatory work in the carbon mitigation area. You will implement energy management requirements and enforce HFC mitigation measures within the industry sector.

You will engage with industry partners and agencies, performing both desk tasks and on-site inspections. The role requires strong analytical skills, writing ability, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to resolve engineering related issues.
• Good writing skills and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Team player with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• May be required to complete a medical declaration or assessment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce energy management regulatory requirements for industry.
• Enforce control measures for HFC mitigation and regulate high-GWP refrigerants.
• Study and implement new strategies to mitigate HFC emissions and tighten energy standards.
• Engage with industry partners and agencies to operationalise regulatory measures.
• Perform desk-bound work and on-site inspections amid a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Education

Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

[What the role is]

Carbon Mitigation Division (CMD) administers regulations and programs to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from industrial facilities, households and the public sector in order to contribute to Singapore’s international obligations to address climate change.

[What you will be working on]

You will join a team of officers in CMD to develop and implement carbon mitigation measures in the industry sector, and ensure the industry’s compliance with the Energy Conservation Act (ECA) and the Carbon Pricing Act (CPA). You will be responsible for the following areas:

• Implementing and enforcing regulatory requirements on energy management in the industry (e.g. compliance with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for industrial equipment, reporting on energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency opportunity assessments and energy efficiency implementation plans, etc.)

• Implementing and enforcing control measures to address Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) mitigation through regulating the use of high Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants for industry applications (e.g. water-cooled water chiller systems), to support national GHG emission abatement efforts

• Studying, developing and implementing new strategies and measures to mitigate HFC emissions and tighten energy efficiency standards for industrial equipment

Your work will also involve close engagement with relevant industry partners, associations and agencies to develop and operationalise regulatory control measures. The role involves both desk-bound work and on-site inspections. You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

[What we are looking for]

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

• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to resolve engineering related issues
• 1-3 years of working experience related to Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC), Industrial Energy Efficiency and/or GHG monitoring and abatement in the industry would be an advantage
• Highly self-motivated, independent and resource
• Good team player and strong interpersonal communication skills
• Good writing skills
• As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.