Operations Technician, Based in Jurong Island

Sembcorp Industries Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sembcorp Industries Ltd seeks an experienced Operations Technician to support safe and efficient plant operations in Singapore. The role involves shift-based operation, monitoring plant systems, troubleshooting, and coordination with cross-functional teams to maintain performance and meet contractual obligations.

Candidates should possess a technical diploma, strong communication and leadership skills, and a proactive attitude toward energy-transition initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe shift operation of the plant in compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Monitor plant systems and review daily reports to address abnormalities.
• Plan and manage shift team to ensure safe operation and security during shifts.
• Rotate Operations Technician between control room and field to sustain core competencies.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and propose solutions to operations management.
• Implement optimization projects to improve productivity and plant performance.
• Engage stakeholders to resolve routine contractual or operations issues.
• Ensure proper reporting and documentation of operational issues and performance.
• Submit daily plant consumption figures to relevant internal stakeholders.

Skills

Good communication

Leadership

Education

Diploma in technical field

Job description

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and 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.

Play a role in Powering Asia’s Energy Transition

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

• Ensure the safe shift operation of the plant in compliance with regulatory and company standards and requirements, to meet the contractual obligations to customers.
• Monitor status of all plant systems and review reports on a daily basis to ensure that all abnormalities are investigated and rectified in compliance with regulatory and company standards and requirements, e.g., PTW (Permit To Work), LOTO (Log Out Tag Out), etc.
• Plan, deploy and manage the shift team to ensure the safe operation and security during shift e.g., conduct toolbox talks, DCS logic tracing and analysis
• Plan, train and rotate the Operations Technician between control room and field to sustain core operational competencies.
• Troubleshoot and recommend solutions to Operations Manager to resolve operational issues.
• Implement optimization projects to improve productivity and plant performance.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders (trading, maintenance, authorities, customers, vendors, etc) to resolve routine contractual or operations issues
• Ensure proper reporting and documentation of operational issues and performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of daily plant consumption figures to relevant internal stakeholders' use (e.g., trading, key account management, etc)
• Successful candidate can be appointed as part of the Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) (training will be provided)
• Start-up/Shut down Gas turbine and steam turbine as per start-up/shut down schedule.
• Act in emergency to avoid undue trips to process steam export and meet the load schedule without any non-conformance.
• Investigate plant abnormalities, and take corrective course of action during shift (plant trips, unit de-ration, occurrence of fire etc.)
• Carry out first-level maintenance as required.
• Carry out routine GT fuel changeover and equipment changeover without affecting the plant operation.
• Analyzing the problem encountered and find solution/procedure/practices to avoid the repetition.
• Monitor performance and maintain optimum unit efficient during operations.
• Technician role will cover Wastewater, utilities and power plant

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Diploma with relevant technical qualification. Preferably 3 years relevant experience.
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Positive attitude and self-motivated

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!