Operations technician

HYDROLEAP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,060 - 61,380; Full time

Job summary

Hydroleap is seeking an on-site Operations Technician in Singapore to operate, monitor and maintain wastewater treatment equipment, ensuring continuous plant performance for clients. You will support plant operations and help keep systems running smoothly.

You’ll troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate with contractors. Travel between client sites and on-call support may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience in wastewater or water treatment is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems and basic electrical controls.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Nitec, Higher Nitec, or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Valid Class 3 driving license; travel between client sites.
• Forklift license and/or safety certifications (Working at Height, confined space, WSH) are advantageous.
• Able to work independently and take initiative on-site.
• Willing to work on-site and be available for occasional after-hours support.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain water/wastewater treatment plant equipment to ensure smooth and continuous plant performance
• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, sensors, filters/strainers, piping, and control panels
• Carry out routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and equipment servicing according to schedule
• Diagnose equipment faults and carry out or coordinate repairs to minimize downtime
• Support installation, commissioning, and shutdown/turnaround activities for plant equipment
• Handle chemical dosing and related equipment safely, following site safety procedures
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment readings, and incidents
• Supervise and coordinate with contractors on-site, ensuring work is carried out safely and to standard
• Support and mentor junior technicians as needed
• Respond promptly to equipment issues, including occasional after-hours or on-call support

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Mechanical systems

Electrical controls

Diagnostic equipment

Education

Nitec / Higher Nitec in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

About Hydroleap

Hydroleap is a Singapore-based clean technology company reinventing how industrial wastewater is treated.Instead of relying on heavy chemical dosing, our electrocoagulation (HL-EC) andelectrooxidation (HL-EO) systems use electricity to remove contaminants -cutting chemical use, sludge volumes, and operating costs while enabling customers to reuse far more of their water.

Our systems are deployed across data centres, cooling towers, pharmaceutical and semiconductor plants, agri food facilities and construction sites. Backed by investors such as Real TechHoldings, Mitsubishi Electric, Wavemaker Partners and Seeds Capital, we are scaling rapidly across Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific.

As we grow, our field operation steam is what keeps these systems performing for customers every day - and that's where you come in.

About the Role

As an Operations Technician, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Hydroleap's water/wastewater treatment equipment on-site.You'll work hands-on with mechanical and electrical systems, support plant operations, and help ensure our equipment runs smoothly for our clients. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, takes ownership of equipment reliability, and is comfortable working independently in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain water/wastewater treatment plant equipment to ensure smooth and continuous plant performance
• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting one equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, sensors, filters/strainers, piping, and control panels
• Carry out routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and equipment servicing according to schedule
• Diagnose equipment faults and carry out or coordinate repairs to minimize downtime
• Support installation, commissioning, and shutdown/turnaround activities for plant equipment
• Handle chemical dosing and related equipment safely, following site safety procedures
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment readings, and incidents
• Supervise and coordinate with contractors on-site, ensuring work is carried out safely and to standard
• Support and mentor junior technicians as needed
• Respond promptly to equipment issues, including occasional after-hours or on-call support

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical and/or electrical equipment troubleshooting and maintenance
• Experience in wastewater or water treatment systems isa strong plus, but not required - we welcome candidates from process plants, manufacturing, chemical, or similar industrial environments
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems (pumps, valves, piping, filters) and/or basic electrical systems and controls
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Nitec, Higher Nitec, or equivalent qualification inMechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Valid Class 3 driving license (required) - the role involves travelling between client sites
• Forklift license and/or relevant safety certifications(e.g. Working at Height, confined space, WSH) are advantageous
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems on-site
• Willing to work on-site and be available for occasional after-hours support when needed
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail