Executive Engineer / Senior Engineer (Contract)

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental agency in Singapore seeks a Chemical Engineer to manage regulatory controls on hazardous substances and toxic waste. You will enhance policies, lead stakeholder engagements, and evaluate compliance through inspections. The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemical Engineering and relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in chemical manufacturing operations, pollution control or environmental management.
• Strong interest in environmental protection and adept at working with different stakeholders.
• Ability to articulate analysis and recommendations clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and enhance policies for hazardous substances and waste management.
• Lead stakeholder engagement for environmental policy development.
• Evaluate compliance of waste facilities through inspections.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

What the role is:

The Pollution Control 1 Division (PCD1) is responsible for the control of air and water pollution, hazardous substances, and toxic industrial waste under the Environmental Protection Management Act, Environmental Public Health Act, Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act and their relevant Regulations. The Chemical Control and Management Department (CCMD) of PCD1 oversees the management of hazardous substances and toxic industrial wastes to safeguard Singapore's environment and public health.

You will be part of the team in CCMD for managing and reviewing regulatory controls on hazardous substances.

What you will be working on:

[What you will be working on]

• Develop, review, and enhance policies for the environmentally sound management of hazardous substances, toxic industrial waste and hazardous waste

• Lead stakeholder engagement and consultations for the development and review of environmental policies and regulations

• Evaluate hazardous substances and toxic industrial waste facilities through licence application assessments and site inspections to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and requirements

• Process transboundary movement of hazardous waste by evaluating Basel Permit applications, TradeNet declarations, and executing Prior Informed Consent (PIC) notifications to ensure compliance with Basel Convention requirements

• Represent PCD1 and NEA to provide technical expertise on chemical and environmental pollution control in inter-agency and cross-departmental committees and working groups

• Support PCD1 and NEA's operations through workplace safety and health management, after-hours pollution incident response duties, workflow process improvements, etc

What we are looking for:

[What we are looking for]

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

• At least 2 years of relevant working experience, preferably in chemical manufacturing operations, pollution control or environmental management

• Interest in environmental protection and adept at working with different stakeholders

• Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to articulate analysis and recommendations in clear and concise terms

• A good team player with strong interpersonal skills

• Highly motivated and able to work independently where necessary

• Meticulous with an eye for detail

• Driven, resourceful, organised, and able to multi-task

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations.For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg