Operations Technician (Cogen Plant) - Based in Jurong Island

Sembcorp Industries Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a candidate in Singapore to drive energy transition efforts with responsibilities in plant operations, maintenance, and emergency response. The role requires a minimum ITE qualification and 2 years of relevant experience. Join us in making a real impact on energy transition.

Qualifications

• Minimum ITE with relevant engineering qualification.
• Minimum 2 years relevant working experience, preferably power plant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare generating unit activities in accordance with dispatch schedule.
• Respond to system defects and rectify problems.
• Carry out all plant operating activities in line with operational guidelines.
• Schedule and document authorities for maintenance work.
• Identify and report defective plant and equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date records of key operational activities.
• Monitor operational parameters and suggest improvements.
• Act as Authorized Person as per PTW procedure.
• Startup/Shutdown Gas turbine and steam turbine as per schedule.
• Investigate plant abnormalities and take corrective action.

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 suggest 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 course of action during shift (plant trips, unit de‑ration, occurrence of fire, etc.)

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum ITE with relevant engineering qualification
• Minimum 2 years relevant working experience, preferably power plant

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviors 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!