Engineering Lab Operations Specialist

Institute of Technical Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Technical Education is seeking a Technical Officer to ensure smooth operation of laboratories and workshops within the School of Engineering. You will manage assets, inventories, procurement, and safety compliance to support training and assessments.

Responsibilities include maintenance, stock control, equipment upkeep, and audit readiness, with a focus on safe, well-organized facilities and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Engineering-related credentials
• Experience in lab/workshop environments
• Experience in asset management, inventory, procurement
• Knowledge of safety practices for laboratories/workshops
• Proficient in MS Office for documentation and reporting
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain School of Engineering laboratories and workshops, including equipment, tools and training systems.
• Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs of lab/workshop equipment, and ensure proper housekeeping of facilities.
• Manage assets, stores and inventory, including asset tagging, stock control and regular inventory checks.
• Handle procurement of equipment, tools, consumables and training materials, including sourcing quotations and liaising with vendors.
• Prepare, issue and maintain laboratory and workshop training materials and equipment.
• Support the setup and operational readiness of labs and workshops for practical training and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, institutional procedures and equipment handling requirements.
• Maintain documentation and records related to maintenance, inventory, procurement and safety.
• Support internal and external audits (e.g. ISO and other audit exercises) by ensuring facilities and records are audit ready.
• Maintain and upkeep college-level facilities related to laboratories and workshops.
• Perform any other operational or administrative duties as assigned.

Job description

Institute of Technical Education is seeking a Technical Officer to ensure smooth operation of laboratories and workshops within the School of Engineering. You will manage assets, inventories, procurement, and safety compliance to support training and assessments.

Responsibilities include maintenance, stock control, equipment upkeep, and audit readiness, with a focus on safe, well-organized facilities and accurate documentation.