Engineer, Facilities Management (Fire Protection System)

Jurong Port Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jurong Port is seeking a proactive Maintenance Manager to plan, supervise and optimize fire protection and life safety systems across its facilities. You will coordinate with contractors, engineers and facilities teams to ensure compliance with SCDF regulations, Singapore Standards and internal SOPs.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Diploma in engineering, hands-on maintenance experience, and strong project management, budgeting, and vendor oversight skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Facilities Management or related discipline.
• Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Facilities Management or related discipline with relevant experience.
• Experience in fire protection system maintenance, testing, commissioning and project management.
• Familiarity with Fire Code, SCDF regulations, Singapore Standards and fire safety legislation.
• Experience managing contractors, fire system vendors and service providers.
• Knowledge of sprinkler, hydrant, hose reels, fire alarms, pumps, gaseous suppression and smoke control systems.
• Experience in defect investigation, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of fire protection systems.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and authorities with minimal operational impact.
• FSM certification will be an advantage; Class 3 Driving Licence an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of the maintenance programme for fire protection and alarm systems.
• Monitor and audit the performance of term contractors to ensure SOPs and manuals are followed.
• Plan, schedule and allocate resources for maintenance activities.
• Supervise and oversee contractors, supervisors and technicians on maintenance and upgrading works.
• Provide technical guidance to Facilities Management and contractors for maintenance and project works.
• Execute procurement and contract administration processes including preparing requisitions and evaluating vendors.
• Support planning, coordination and execution of fire protection and alarm projects.
• Monitor OPEX and CAPEX budgets to stay within approved objectives.
• Maintain 100% serviceability and readiness of all fire protection and life safety systems.

Skills

Fire protection

Maintenance management

Contract administration

Vendor management

Stakeholder coordination

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Facilities Management

Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Facilities Management

FSM certification

Job description

Jurong Port’s multipurpose port operating expertise includes efficient handling of general, bulk and containerized cargo, management and operations of the Tuas Offshore Marine Centre, and Lighter Terminals in Penjuru and Marina South. Besides Singapore, Jurong Port is involved in overseas joint ventures in China and Indonesia. In 2016, Jurong Port’s local and overseas terminals handled close to 35 million tons of general and bulk cargo, and 560,000 TEUs of container cargo.

The Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of the maintenance programme for Jurong Port's fire protection and alarm systems, ensuring compliance with SCDF regulations, the Fire Code, Singapore Standards, and other applicable codes of practice.
• Monitor and audit the performance of term contractors to ensure maintenance works are carried out in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Operation & Maintenance Manuals (O&M Manuals), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals, Singapore Standards (SS), and other relevant technical requirements.
• Plan, schedule, and allocate resources for maintenance activities, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and within the planned timeframe.
• Supervise and oversee appointed contractors, supervisors, and technicians in carrying out maintenance, repair, inspection, testing, and upgrading works for fire protection and alarm systems across Jurong Port's premises.
• Provide technical guidance and detailed engineering instructions to the Facilities Management team and contractors to ensure accurate and effective execution of maintenance and project works.
• Execute procurement and contract administration processes, including preparing purchase requisitions and justifications, confirming goods receipt in the procurement system, developing technical specifications and scope of work, and evaluating vendors' technical capabilities during tender and quotation exercises.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of fire protection and alarm system projects to meet operational requirements and future business expansion needs.
• Monitor Operational Expenditure (OPEX) and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) budgets to ensure expenditure is within the approved budget and project cost objectives.
• Accountable for maintaining 100% serviceability and operational readiness of all fire protection and life safety systems.

The Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline with at least 3 years of relevant experience; or
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in fire protection system maintenance, testing, commissioning and project management.
• Familiarity with Fire Code, SCDF regulations, Singapore Standards, and fire safety legislation.
• Experience managing contractors, fire system vendors and service providers.
• Knowledge of sprinkler systems, hydrant systems, hose reels, fire alarm systems, fire pumps, gaseous suppression systems and smoke control systems.
• Experience in defect investigation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis of fire protection systems.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and authorities to execute works with minimal operational impact.
• Possession of Fire Safety Manager (FSM) certification will be an advantage.
• Possession of a Class 3 Driving Licence will be an added advantage.
• Adaptable, proactive, and service-oriented team player with the ability to multitask, work independently under pressure with minimal supervision, and embrace cross-functional responsibilities and new environments.