[PUB-WSD] Lead Engineer/Asst Director (Operations)

PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, is seeking an Assistant Director/Lead Engineer in the System Management Branch to oversee the operation of critical water systems, equipment and facilities, ensuring reliable and sustainable services.

You will collaborate with engineers and contractors, assess processes to improve efficiency, plan shutdowns, manage quotations and contracts, and help maintain water quality.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of operation experience in process and/or utilities plant/system.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of the system and equipment to meet prescribed quantity and water quality.
• Assess existing systems and processes and highlight discrepancies or areas of improvement to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Identify potential operational risks/problems by studying existing processes and/or methods and propose recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
• Coordinate planned shutdown works internally and with Joint Operations Centre to minimise disruption at the system level.
• Plan, monitor and implement water quality sampling.
• Calling of quotations/tenders, managing contracts and performing administrative procurement tasks for assigned project/operation works.

Skills

Engineering

Operations

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

What The Role Is

As an Assistant Director/Lead Engineer in the System Management Branch at Water Systems Department, you will play a crucial role in the operations of the department’s equipment, facilities and systems. You will collaborate closely with the team of engineers and contractors to ensure reliable and sustainable operations.

What You Will Be Working On

Your job role will include, but is not limited to the following:

• Manage the operation of the system and equipment to meet the prescribed quantity and water quality
• Assess existing systems and processes and highlight any discrepancies or areas of improvement to increase effectiveness and efficiency
• Identify potential operational risks/problems by studying existing processes and/or methods and propose recommendations to mitigate identified risks
• Coordinate planned shutdown works internally and with Joint Operations Centre to minimise disruption at the system level
• Plan, monitor and implement water quality sampling
• Calling of quotations/tenders, managing contracts and performing administrative procurement tasks for assigned project/ operation works.
• Any other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent, preferably with at least 3 years of operation experience in process and/or utilities plant/system.
• Independent, result-oriented and self-driven team player with good communication and project management skills.
• Analytical abilities to interpret data and carry out appropriate analysis.