Senior / Engineering Assistant (Electrical), Facilities Management (2 Year Contract)

WOODLANDSHEALTH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking an Engineering Assistant (Electrical) to manage the operation and maintenance of electrical systems. This role includes overseeing service providers, supporting improvement projects, and preparing technical documentation. Applicants should have a diploma in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in healthcare settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Higher Nitec/Nitec in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 1-4 years of experience or ITE graduate with at least 5 years’ Electrical system experience.
• Conversant in reading and interpreting architectural and M&E schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineer in overseeing maintenance scheduling and coordination.
• Manage day-to-day works for electrical systems.
• Prepare technical specifications and drawings.

Skills

Electrical system management

Preventive maintenance

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Higher Nitec/Nitec

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

BIM software

Job description

The Engineering Assistant (Electrical) shall reports to the Engineer and assist in the execution and management of FM services, such as operation, maintenance, modification, replacement and etc activities under Electrical Engineering services and non-clinical equipment. In addition, the incumbent shall provide support to audit and monitor the prescribed KPIs of the maintenance services rendered by the specialist vendors and outsourced maintenance service provider. To support, implement and manage as necessary in cyclical and improvement projects by both the department and hospital.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Specific

1. To assist engineer or manager in overseeing preventive & corrective maintenance scheduling & coordination work. Manage Maintenance Agent or Specialist Contractor day‑to‑day works for electrical system such as High Tension Panels, LV Main Switchboard, Emergency Main Switchboards, Transformers, Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), Generators, all Sub‑boards/Emergency Sub‑boards and etc.
2. To assist engineer or manager to oversee the performance of outsourced maintenance service provider and specialist vendors to ensure good maintenance standards are maintained and planned PM schedules are met.
3. Ensure prompt service recovery for any breakdown of equipment and systems to minimize disruption to hospital service operations.
4. To assist engineer or manager to oversee and coordinate improvements projects to the hospital services and facilities as well as upgrading of systems and equipment components.
5. To assist engineer or manager for improvement works to existing hospital facilities such as renovation and retrofitting, replacement of system infrastructure and improvement initiatives to existing specialized systems and hospital facilities
6. To provide advisory and support to the maintenance team in addressing and rectifying specialized system failures and troubleshooting. Recommend system condemnation and replacements as necessary.
7. To prepare technical specifications and drawings for system improvements and draft cost estimates and work schedule for project execution.

General

1. Oversee outsourced maintenance team safety practice and work conduct and ensure good maintenance standards are implemented.
2. Ensure prompt service recovery for any breakdown of equipment and systems to minimize disruption to hospital service operations.
3. Perform any other duties assigned by HOD.

Job Requirement

Education / Training / Experience

1. Diploma or Higher Nitec/Nitec in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
2. 1-4 years of experience or ITE graduate with at least 5 years’ Electrical system experience.
3. At least 5-6 years of experience or ITE graduate with at least 8 years’ Electrical system experience for a senior position.
4. Familiar with design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of electrical systems & equipment.
5. Prior experience in management of electrical services and facilities operation as well as improvement projects will be an advantage.
6. Prior working experience in healthcare setting will be an advantage.
7. Conversant in reading and interpreting architectural and M&E schematic drawings.
8. Conversant in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. Ability to use 3D perspective drawing software such as BIM will be an added advantage.

Attributes

1. Ability to organize, plan and manage facilities operation, analysis, project management works.
2. Good verbal and written communication skills and inter-personnel skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels in a team.
3. Creative, proactive and problem-solving attitude.
4. Possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.
5. Communicate and engage stakeholders effectively