Manager / Assistant Manager, Building Systems (Mechanical)

Changi Airport Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Changi Airport Group seeks a Mechanical Engineer for Building Systems (Mechanical) to lead maintenance and upgrade efforts across critical mechanical systems. You will champion AI-driven solutions, data analytics, and automation to enhance resilience, predictive capabilities, and operational efficiency.

You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, drive digital transformation, and deliver end-of-life replacements with a focus on passenger experience and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ACMV, mechanical, plumbing, sanitary or fire protections systems.
• Experience with energy efficiency and system reliability concepts.
• Familiarity with AI, data analytics, and automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Systems Operations & Maintenance to ensure reliability.
• Oversee maintenance, performance, and reliability of ACMV and related systems.
• Develop strategies to reduce downtime and improve energy efficiency.
• Digitalization, AI & Predictive Technologies: implement predictive maintenance using sensor data.
• Leverage IoT platforms, digital twins, and automation tools for monitoring.
• Evaluate new technology with academia, startups, and providers.
• Lead projects, end-of-life replacements, and system upgrades.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and safety standards.
• Support audits and drive innovation in M&E.
• Assist tenancy works and interpret drawings.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Communication

AI/ML familiarity

Data analytics

Python

Power BI

IoT familiarity

Sensor data

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Python

Power BI

IoT platforms

Digital twins

Job description

As Mechanical Engineer in Building Systems (Mechanical), you will play a critical role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and innovation of Changi Airport’s mechanical systems. You will lead maintenance improvement efforts, manage system enhancement and end‑of‑life replacement projects, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to optimize engineering operations.

Beyond traditional mechanical engineering responsibilities, you will champion the use of AI-driven solutions, data analytics, and automation technologies to elevate system resilience, predictive capabilities, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Systems Operations & Maintenance
• Oversee the maintenance, performance, and reliability of key mechanical systems, including air‑conditioning units, chiller plants, smoke control systems, sprinklers, gas flooding systems, water monitors, lifts, escalators, travellators, and pneumatic waste conveyance systems.
• Develop strategies to reduce downtime, improve system lifecycle, and optimize energy efficiency.
• Digitalization, AI & Predictive Technologies
• Conduct studies and implement predictive maintenance regimes using sensor data, AI/ML models, and advanced data analytics.
• Leverage IoT platforms, digital twins, and automation tools to enhance system monitoring and decision‑making.
• Evaluate new technology solutions in collaboration with local academia, startups, and solution providers.
• Project & Stakeholder Management
• Lead engineering projects, end‑of‑life replacements, and system upgrades to maintain high standards of system reliability and passenger experience.
• Work with cross-functional teams to streamline work processes, propose engineering improvements, and drive innovative solutions.
• Compliance, Quality & Safety
• Ensure all mechanical systems meet regulatory requirements, quality benchmarks, and health & safety standards.
• Support and coordinate audits (ISO, internal and regulator imposed) for systems under your charge.
• Innovation & Capability Development
• Support M&E teams in developing digitalization roadmaps, forging partnerships, and piloting new technologies.
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual work, enhance reporting accuracy, and improve operational agility.
• Administrative & Technical Support
• Manage procurement processes, budgeting, and reporting for mechanical systems.
• Provide engineering support for tenancy-related works involving complex M&E requirements.
• Interpret technical drawings and engineering documents to support design and implementation.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Air-conditioning & Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV), Mechanical, Plumbing and Sanitary or Fire Protections systems and/or project management. Fresh Graduates welcome to apply also.
• Strong understanding of M&E maintenance practices, energy efficiency standards, and system reliability concepts.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with a strong drive for excellence.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and engineering schematics.
• Knowledge of IT networks, data analytics, coding (e.g., Python), or Power BI is an advantage, especially for automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with AI tools, IoT sensor systems, or predictive analytics platforms will be highly advantageous.