Operations Engineer (Based in Changi NEWater)

Sembcorp Industries Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,060 - 58,032; Full time

Job summary

Sembcorp Industries Ltd invites applications for a water treatment plant operations role in Singapore. The successful candidate will monitor process parameters, supervise technicians, and ensure safe, reliable plant performance while adhering to SOPs and safety standards.

Requirements include a degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering with 2 years of relevant operation experience. Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership are essential to drive improvements and deliver results.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Chemical engineering or Environmental engineering.
• Minimum 2 years operation experience in Water/Wastewater treatment is advantageous.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Good team player capable of delivering results under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive in keeping up with new technologies and optimizing plant operations.
• Independent with initiative, resourceful and positive attitude.
• Possess good leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor water treatment plant process parameters and logistics.
• Water treatment plant optimization.
• Supervise a team of technicians to ensure effective performance of the plant.
• Review and implement SOPs, MSRAs, shift reports, and plant operating performance.
• Enforce safety in the Water plant following GHSSE and regulatory requirements, including PTW system.
• Support decentralised plant operation troubleshooting, commissioning, and support.
• Support Plant Manager and Ops lead in developing and implementing AOP for customers.
• Successful candidate may join CERT or SIC training as part of duties.
• Serve as a key operational resource, responding to plant upsets and ensuring safe operations.
• Prepare and maintain documentation/reports as per Group standards.
• Altering plant process parameters / chemical dosing after consultation with Operation Lead.
• Plan overtime and leave coverage for technicians.
• Support plant billing.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Proactive with technologies

Independent with initiatives

Education

Degree/Diploma in Chemical engineering / Environmental engineering

Job description

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energyand urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Join us in shaping a sustainable energy future

Drive Asia’s energy transition with us! Our Gas & Related Services segment is a key growth engine, delivering reliable and efficient energy to industries and communities across multiple countries. We support Asia’s growing energy needs while advancing the shift to a lower-carbon future.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitoring water treatment plant process parameters, managing plant logistics (including chemical deliveries) and working with maintenance to ensure plant equipment is maintained to assure operability
• Water treatment plant optimization
• Supervise a team of technicians to ensure effective performance of the plant
• Review and implement SOPs, MSRAs, shift reports, and plant operating performance
• Enforce safety in the Water plant by ensuring safety equipment are inspected regularly by the shift technicians, and all jobs have been carried out in accordance with GHSSE and regulatory requirement, including PTW system
• Support Decentralised plant operation troubleshooting, commissioning, and support
• Support Plant Manager and Ops lead in developing and implementing AOP for customers
• Successful candidate can be appointed as part of the Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) or SIC (Dy-Site incident Controller) (training will be provided)
• Serve as a key operational support resource, responding effectively to plant upsets and ensuring safe, reliable operations
• Prepare and maintain documentation/reports as per Group standards
• Altering plant process parameters / chemical dosing after consultation with Operation Lead and Performance Excellence Lead
• Plan for overtime and leave coverage for technicians
• Support plant billing

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Chemical engineering / Environmental engineering
• Minimum 2 years operation experience in Water / Wastewater treatment plant is advantageous
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Good team player and able to deliver results within tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Proactive in keeping up with new technologies and looking for solutions to optimize plant operations
• Independent with initiatives, resourceful and positive attitude.
• Possess good leadership skills

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!