Engineering Lead

YTL PowerSeraya Pte. Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company in Singapore is seeking an experienced engineering leader to oversee all engineering activities within a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine powerplant. The role includes managing technical documentation, setting performance KPIs, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with gas and steam turbine systems.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong proficiency in outage planning, RCA, and asset lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor SMEs in various engineering disciplines.
• Set and monitor performance KPIs aligned with operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) regulations.

Skills

Leadership & team development

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Engineering tools

CMMS

Diagnostic software

Job description

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.