Senior Boiler Engineer

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Singapore seeks an experienced Plant Operations Lead to supervise boiler operations and drive safe, efficient production. You will guide the team, manage key KPIs, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

The role requires 12-hour shifts, strong troubleshooting skills, and a Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with Steam Engineer certification.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering recognized by PEB Singapore.
• Steam Engineer certification (2nd/1st grade or equivalent).
• Experience coordinating plant operations with safety and environmental priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive supervision to keep waste heat boiler safe, compliant, and at optimum production level.
• Lead the operating team to achieve KPIs and respond to plant upsets with corrective actions.
• Plan communication with HOD to ensure target achievement and manage budgets for reagents and consumables.
• Oversee energy management, MOC, design reviews, and pre-start safety reviews.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering for handovers, shutdowns, and turnarounds.
• Support safety, HR, and training initiatives within the operations team.
• Liaise with MOM/NEA for boiler inspections and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Troubleshooting

KPI attainment

Safety compliance

Effective communication with HOD

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Steam engineer certification (2nd/1st grade)

Job description

• Always provides proactive supervision and directionto ensure the waste heat boiler isoperatingas tomaintainsafety, environmental, and operational priorities at theoptimumproductionlevel
• To ensure critical plant parameters are within the target and provide guidance and advice for corrective actionin the event ofany plant upsets or hiccups which include conducting investigation/troubleshooting
• Be knowledgeable on how to achieve operating targets and strategies (KPI), and lead the operating team to achieve thoseresults
• To plan and communicate effectively with HOD to ensure the target isachieved
• Take measures to keep sufficient levels of reagents and consumables for daily plantoperations
• Toproperly planfor equipment handover to maintenancetoachieve minimum equipment downtime. This includes equipment handover planning for shutdown andturnaround
• To review and update operational work process update and reviewi.erisk assessment (RA), standard operating procedure (SOP)
• Assistin preparation andmonitormonthly budgets for reagents,consumables,and all other controllable operating expenses.
• To support report writing/dashboard development to management on plant performance and compliance
• To provide support to technical compliance,safetyand HR team related with operational training development and tracking within operationteam
• Support the engineering department on plant improvement initiatives and capital projectbase
• Take the lead inenergy management,improvement/modification initiatives. This includes management of change (MOC) implementation, design review, commissioning new facilities and lead Pre-Start Up Safety Review (PSSR)
• Create andmaintainformaldocuments
• Check standard and regulatorycompliance
• Liaise with MOM, NEA for Boiler annual statuary inspections and report submissions.
• Prepare procedures, check list and training materials to train technicians and operators.
• Co-ordinate with maintenance and engineering department and contractor for attending the respective works
• Co-ordinate withother departments on steam supply.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Admin,accounts,and sales to send the related documents in correcttime
• Sourcing materials,contractors,and spares and liaise with suppliers for materials and spare parts purchase anddelivery
• Liaise with external parties and organizations for the commercial and technical improvements of theplant
• Liaise with internal departments and external party for new projects execution.
• Responsible for plant safety and housekeeping
• To hold safety responsibilities for the role and report any unsafesituation
• Any otherad-hocduties as and when, assigned by Plant Manager and Chief Engineer

Education

A Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, recognized by the Professional Engineers Board (PEB) Singapore.

Certification

2nd Grade Steam Engineer / 1st Grade Steam Engineer

Work Hours

Able to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and public holidays