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

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division in Singapore seeks an Assistant Director/Lead Engineer in the System Management Branch of the Water Systems Department. You will oversee operation of system equipment, ensure water quality, and collaborate with engineers and contractors to maintain reliable, sustainable operations.

The role requires engineering credentials and hands-on experience, with strong emphasis on process optimization, risk assessment, and project coordination.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of the system and equipment to meet the 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

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Team player

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

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.