Principal Electrical Engineer

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 180 000 - 240 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

GlaxoSmithKline plc in Singapore is seeking an experienced electrical engineer who will act as the site SME for electrical systems, HV/LV distribution, automation, and reliability. You will coach technicians, drive safety, and lead projects to meet cGMP and GEP standards while minimizing downtime.

The role requires PE (preferred), a degree in Electrical Engineering, and a track record of CAPEX project delivery in regulated manufacturing.

Qualificações

• Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 15 years in electrical engineering, preferably in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with CAPEX projects, validation, audit management in regulated industries.

Responsabilidades

• Champion EH&S compliance across electrical operations, conduct risk assessments and promote safety culture.
• Lead commissioning, maintenance and optimization of electrical systems from Low Voltage to 22KV, including emergency generators and power quality equipment.
• Provide expert-level support for complex operational issues and lead root cause investigations using problem-solving methodologies.
• Oversee electrical capacity planning, system performance analysis and expansion projects to support site growth and production demands.
• Review and validate scope, schedule and cost estimates for infrastructure upgrades with robust justification.
• Provide engineering oversight during design, construction and commissioning phases ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant solutions.
• Conduct risk assessments and FMEA to eliminate single points of failure and enhance resilience.
• Mentor and develop electrical engineers and technicians through structured training and hands-on site engagement.
• Lead post-incident reviews and drive corrective and preventive actions for electrical system abnormalities.
• Drive strategic initiatives for capacity expansion, reliability improvement and energy efficiency in critical electrical infrastructure.
• Spearhead deployment of advanced power quality solutions, predictive diagnostics and digital tools to improve productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify AI- and data-driven solutions for performance and reliability.
• Promote continuous improvement through adoption of digital tools, automation and data-driven decision-making.

Conhecimentos

Asset Life Cycle Management

Data Integrity

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Manufacturing Technologies

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Risk Awareness

Standards Compliance

Formação académica

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration (preferred)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Engineers in this category are expected to be highly independent, efficient and recognized as the site electrical subject matter expert (SME). They are competent in electrical engineering (including HV/LV distribution), automation and control system interfaces, project management and reliability engineering. They coach and develop a team of technicians responsible for the safe, reliable and compliant operation and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and processes. Their focus is to minimize downtime and ensure that system and equipment performance comply with cGMP, EHS and Good Engineering Practice (GEP) requirements, operating at optimal condition to meet Engineering and business expectations. These engineers oversee the work of teams. They are expected to coach and develop others, share accountability and collaborate effectively across functions to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion environmental, health and safety compliance across all electrical operations, conducting risk assessments and promoting a strong culture of safety and operational discipline.
• Lead commissioning, maintenance and optimization of electrical systems from Low Voltage to 22KV, including emergency generators, Dynamic UPS and advanced power quality equipment.
• Provide expert-level support for complex operational issues and lead structured root cause investigations using problem-solving methodologies.
• Oversee electrical capacity planning, system performance analysis and execution of expansion projects to support site growth and production demands.
• Review and validate scope, schedule and cost estimates for infrastructure upgrades, ensuring robust engineering justification and alignment with business needs.
• Provide engineering oversight and technical guidance during design, construction and commissioning phases, ensuring safe, reliable and compliant solutions.
• Conduct risk assessments and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to eliminate single points of failure and enhance overall system resilience.
• Mentor and develop electrical engineers and technicians through structured training programs, coaching and hands-on site engagement.
• Lead post-incident reviews and drive effective corrective and preventive actions for electrical system abnormalities and events.
• Drive strategic initiatives focused on system capacity expansion, reliability improvement and energy efficiency for critical electrical infrastructure.
• Spearhead the deployment of advanced power quality solutions, predictive diagnostics and digital tools to improve team productivity and system intelligence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement AI- and data-driven solutions that enhance operational performance and reliability.
• Promote continuous improvement through the adoption of digital tools, automation and data-driven decision-making practices in electrical operations.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical engineering or a closely related field, including significant experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Extensive electrical engineering expertise with the ability to provide technical authority and approve complex electrical system designs in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in CAPEX projects, including planning, execution and optimization of large-scale engineering investments and asset performance initiatives.
• Regulatory compliance, validation and audit management experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other highly regulated industries.

Core Skills

• Asset Life Cycle Management
• Data Integrity
• Digital Fluency
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Manufacturing Technologies
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Problem Solving
• Risk Awareness
• Standards Compliance

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants.

We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact [e-mail]. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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