Engineering Lead

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to oversee technical activities within a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine powerplant. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing the full lifecycle of plant assets. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, at least 10 years of industry experience with 5 years in a leadership role, and a strong focus on safety and efficiency. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in power plant engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with gas turbines, steam turbines, and BoP systems is an advantage.
• Familiar with Singapore's regulatory framework for Power Generation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for engineering activities within a CCGT powerplant.
• Set and monitor performance KPIs for the team.
• Ensure compliance with EMA regulations.
• Support procurement planning and vendor negotiations.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Engineering diagnostic software

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

YTL PowerSeraya Pte. Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of YTL Power International Berhad, is in the business of producing, wholesaling, trading and retailing of energy; with a primary focus on electricity. As an established player in Singapore's energy sector, it supplies the country's energy needs through its multi-utilities platform. With a licensed generation capacity of 3,100 MW*, it is one of Singapore's largest electricity generators.

The YTL PowerSeraya Group has three subsidiaries: the retail arm under the Geneco brand provides electricity price plans and energy solutions to homes and businesses, PetroSeraya is the fuel management arm of the Group, and Taser Power which operates Taser Power Plant.

Besides being a Plaque of Commendation (GOLD) awardee at the National Trade Union Congress's May Day Awards 2023, YTL PowerSeraya has adopted three Tripartite Standards under the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices, and has committed to be a fair and progressive employer. To find out more about the organisation, please visit ytlpowerseraya.com.

*As at 30 Oct 2024, our registered generating capacity with EMA is 2,467.7 MW.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporting the Asset Management Department. This position is responsible for the technical leadership and strategic oversight of all engineering activities within a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) powerplant. This position leads a multi-disciplinary team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and ensures safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations throughout the full asset lifecycle - from acquisition to decommissioning.

• Lead and mentor SMEs in Mechanical, Electrical, and Control & Instrumentation (C&I), and Rotating Equipment disciplines.
• Set and monitor performance KPIs for the Operation & Maintenance team, aligned with operational goals and reliability targets.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide engineering oversight for gas turbines, steam turbines, and BoP systems.
• Manage the full lifecycle of plant assets, including acquisition, commissioning, operation, maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Ensure optimal asset performance through reliability engineering, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Lead in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for complex plant issues, equipment trips, and performance deviations.
• Coordinate cross-functional investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee Quality Control (QC) plans and outage planning for both planned and unplanned outages.
• Support Maintenance team during outages, ensuring timely execution, technical compliance, and post-outage reviews.
• Liaise with OEMs and contractors to ensure scope, schedule, and quality objectives are met.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) regulations and relevant standards (e.g. SS 638, ISO 8528, ISO 22301).
• Maintain documentations and reporting for regulatory submissions, incident investigations, and audit findings.
• Lead engineering aspects of capital projects, retrofits, and plant upgrades.
• Manage technical documentation, change control, and configuration management process.
• Provide strategic oversight of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) budgets, including both Operating Expenditure (OPEX) and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX).
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations & Maintenance team to develop, monitor, and optimise annual and long-term budgets for plant engineering activities.
• Evaluate cost-benefit analyses for maintenance strategies, asset upgrades, and lifecycle investments.
• Ensure budget alignment with reliability goals, regulatory compliance, and performance KPIs.
• Track and report budget performance, variances, and forecasts, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Support procurement planning and vendor negotiations for engineering services, spare parts, and capital projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in power plant engineering, with 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in gas turbine, steam turbines, and BoP systems is an advantage.
• Experience in outage planning, RCA, and asset lifecycle management.
• Strong leadership & team development capabilities.
• Proficient in engineering tools, CMMS, and diagnostic software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• PMP, Six Sigma, Reliability Engineering, or OEM-specific certifications.
• Familiar with Singapore's regulatory framework for Power Generation.
• Have a safety mindset and display good workplace safety behaviour.
• Be actively involved in emergency responses whenever called upon.

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - YTL PowerSeraya Pte. Limited