Operations Technician (Cogen Plant) - Based in Jurong Island

SEMBCORP COGEN PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and urban solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a Plant Operator to manage generating unit activities and respond to system defects. Candidates should hold an ITE engineering qualification with at least 2 years of experience in a power plant. This role involves maintaining operational records, conducting routine tests, and participating in emergency response activities. Join us in our commitment to advancing a lower-carbon future while ensuring reliable energy delivery across Asia.

Qualifications

• Min 2 years relevant working experience, preferably in a power plant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare generating unit activities to come on stream in accordance with real time dispatch schedule.
• Respond appropriately to system defects, and rectify problems as required.
• Carry out all Plant operating activities, including isolation, in line with operational guidelines.
• Schedule and document authorities for maintenance work as required.
• Maintain accurate records of all key operational activities.
• Investigate plant abnormalities and take corrective action during shift.

Skills

Operational monitoring

Plant maintenance

System defect response

Emergency response

Education

ITE with relevant engineering qualification

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

• Prepare generating unit activities to come on stream in accordance with real time dispatch schedule.
• Respond appropriately to system defects, and rectify problems as required.
• Carry out all Plant operating activities, including isolation, in line with operational guidelines.
• Carry out all routine Plant tests and periodic auxiliary equipment changeover in accordance with approved procedures and schedules.
• Schedule, act and document authorities for maintenance work as required.
• Identify and report defective plant and equipment.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date and timely records of all key operational activities.
• Closely monitor the operational parameters in the DCS, carry out routine checklist, routine test and suggestions for improvements.
• Take up the role of Authorized Person (AP) as per the PTW procedure.
• 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 action during shift (plant trips, unit de-rating, occurrence of fire, etc.).

Qualifications & Experience

• Min ITE with relevant engineering qualification
• Min 2 years relevant working experience, preferably in a power plant