Senior Engineering Executive/Engineering Executive (Inspectorate Department)

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

National Environment Agency (NEA) is seeking an Inspector in the Inspectorate Department to enforce pollution control regulations and protect air and water quality in Singapore. You will be posted to a catchment comprising diverse industries and will work in a team to inspect premises, investigate incidents, and carry out enforcement actions.

The role requires a Diploma in Chemical/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering or related field, with 1–2 years of relevant experience; fresh graduates will

Qualifications

• Diploma in Chemical/Environmental/Mechanical engineering or related field, with 1–2 years of relevant experience. Fresh diploma graduates with interest in environmental protection will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Inspect trade and industrial premises to ensure compliance with pollution control, hazardous substances, and toxic industrial waste requirements.
• Perform investigations and carry out enforcement actions related to air, water, and noise pollution.
• Execute air and water sampling programmes.
• Respond to pollution incidents during and after office hours.
• Attend to feedback from the public on pollution matters.
• Administer emission monitoring and surveillance systems.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Meticulous

Independent

Resourceful

Education

Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related

Job description

What the role is:

NEA's Inspectorate Department (ID) administers the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and its Regulations to control air, water and noise pollution, as well as manage hazardous substances and toxic industrial wastes in industrial and trade premises.

What you will be working on:

You will be assigned to a catchment which consists of various types of industries (e.g., semiconductor plants, food manufacturing plants, and chemical processing and storage installations) and will work in a team to administer and enforce pollution control regulations to ensure clean air and clean water. You will be responsible for the following:

• Inspect trade and industrial premises to ensure that they comply with pollution control, hazardous substances, and toxic industrial waste requirements
• Perform investigations and carry out enforcement actions with regard to air, water, and noise pollution
• Execute air and water sampling programmes
• Respond to pollution incidents during and after office hours
• Attend to feedback from the public on pollution matters
• Administer emission monitoring and surveillance systems

What we are looking for:

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines, with 1-2 years of relevant working experience in an engineering-related field. Fresh diploma graduates with a keen interest in environmental protection will also be considered
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills
• Meticulous and detail-oriented
• Mature, independent, and resourceful
• Preferably in possession of a Class 3 driving licence
• Able and willing to work on weekends and after office hours when required

About National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a livable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations. For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg