Senior Facilities Engineer (Gas & Chemical)

One Seven Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

One Seven Consulting has partnered with an established organisation in Singapore to recruit a Senior Facilities Engineer (Gas & Chemical). You will oversee operation, maintenance and optimisation of site-wide gas, chemical and life safety systems, and manage improvement projects to ensure safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on troubleshooting, and the ability to coordinate with contractors and internal teams to deliver safe, reliable plant

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in gas and chemical systems.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of gas, chemical and life safety systems and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, maintenance and reliability of gas, chemical and life safety systems across the site.
• Convene KPI reviews and optimise inventory, delivery and storage.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors to complete maintenance safely and per PM plans.
• Lead gas and chemical system projects and system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and MOM Safety Case requirements.
• Provide on-site technical support and perform root cause analyses to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare operational reports and review improvement initiatives for cost efficiency.
• Plan facilities expansion and engage with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Gas & Chemical systems

Life safety systems

Project management

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Contractor management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are partnering with an established organisation in the renewable energy space to recruit a Senior Facilities Engineer (Gas & Chemical) responsible for the operation, maintenance and optimisation of site-wide gas, chemical and life safety systems (LSS). The successful candidate will oversee facilities engineering activities, manage improvement projects and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements, including participation in the MOM Safety Case.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation, maintenance and reliability of gas, chemical and life safety systems across the site, including associated facilities and gas farms, in collaboration with the Total Gas & Chemical Management (TGCM) team.
• Conduct monthly KPI review meetings with the TGCM team to optimise gas and chemical inventory, delivery and storage, ensuring an uninterrupted supply across the site.
• Supervise and coordinate contractors and vendors to ensure maintenance works are completed safely and in accordance with the preventive maintenance (PM) plan.
• Lead gas and chemical system projects, including dismantling, Addition and Alteration (A&A) works, facility expansion and system upgrades.
• Manage the overall operation and maintenance of gas, chemical and life safety systems to maintain operational efficiency and plant reliability.
• Conduct site inspections and attend site meetings to ensure work quality, safety compliance and timely delivery of gases and chemicals according to schedule.
• Provide on-site technical and engineering support for gas and chemical systems, including troubleshooting and resolving operational issues.
• Investigate technical problems and system failures, conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive measures to prevent recurrence.
• Attend daily tool meetings and prepare weekly and monthly operational reports.
• Develop and review improvement initiatives to enhance cost efficiency, system reliability and operational performance while minimising risks and preventing incidents.
• Ensure optimal plant performance and compliance with health, safety and environmental (HSE) standards, local regulations, legal obligations and other applicable requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date gas and chemical system documentation, follow up on MOM Safety Case requirements and participate in relevant audits.
• Plan, manage and execute facilities expansion and improvement projects, ensuring safe, timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Assess the feasibility of qualifying and introducing new gas and chemical sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the reporting manager.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in gas and chemical systems.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of gas, chemical and life safety systems, including operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and regulatory compliance.
• Good understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation methodologies for gas and chemical systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Good supervisory and leadership skills, with the ability to manage contractors, vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to oversee facilities projects from planning through execution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, safety-conscious and able to work independently with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Positive work attitude, with the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Willing to work beyond regular hours when required to troubleshoot system issues or respond to equipment breakdowns.
• Good interpersonal skills and a pleasant personality.

EA License No: 23S2032 | R24124179

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.