Resident Technical Officer ICA (onsite), Tanah Merah

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering is seeking a Resident Technical Officer to oversee quality control for a water treatment plant project in Singapore. The successful candidate will handle technical oversight, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role is crucial for supporting effective water management systems and improving environmental resilience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience as RTO ICA on infrastructure projects.
• Interest in the water industry; experience in used water/water projects in Singapore is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ICA works related to quality control and assurance for water treatment plant construction.
• Supervise contractors, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
• Conduct quality inspections and tests to verify installations.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Problem-Solving

Education

Diploma in Electrical or Electronics

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Our bodies and environment all depend on water, it is the building block that supports all life. Water issues are becoming increasingly prominent as we struggle with disparity between water availability and demands, water pollution, and competition for limited water resources. At Jacobs, we recognize these challenges and our engineers, scientists, and planners are working together with clients to find the right solutions to their water challenges.

Our Water business is currently hiring a Resident Technical Officer (RTO) Instrumentations Controls and Automation (ICA) mainly focusing on supporting the overall engineering team working on the project extension of a water treatment plant located in Tanah Merah, Singapore, The role will oversee ICA works on quality control and assurance matters for the construction of the respective facilities in the contracts; supervise the contractors and maintain consistency across all the contracts and ensure that quality of all ICA works comply with the specifications and applicable codes and regulations. The role will work closely with the Chief RE and Engineering Manager to communicate with the Client and 3rd Parties as required.

• A combination of project management, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills is required to ensure that electrical systems are installed, modified, and maintained effectively in both existing and new plant environments.
• Review ICA designs and specifications for the new plant to identify potential issues or improvements.
• Collaborating with design teams and contractors to ensure the installation meets all regulatory requirements, specifications, and standards.
• Conducting quality inspections and tests (FAT and SAT) to verify that installations are done correctly and meet performance criteria.
• Commissioning new electrical systems and ensuring they are functioning correctly and integrated with other plant systems effectively.
• Collaborating with engineers and other stakeholders to develop modification plans that comply with regulations and standards.
• Overseeing the implementation of modifications, including coordinating with contractors and ensuring work is done according to specifications.
• Documenting all modifications and ensuring that records are updated accurately.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Here's what you'll need

To be a successful candidate, you should have a minimum Diploma in Electrical or Electronics with a minimum 5 years of relevant working experience as an RTO ICA on infrastructure projects; have an interest in the water industry; experience in used water/water project in Singapore would be an added advantage. Knowledge and experience in drawing will be an added advantage.

Jacobs. A world where you can.

From our inclusive employee networks, to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

Please note: Jacobs complies with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), including the prevailing guidelines on recruitment. All qualified applicants will be considered for the position regardless of age, race, religion, language, nationality, marital status, or family responsibilities.