Senior/Technical Officer, Operations (Contract)

Job Descriptions

To assist Shift Charge Engineer of a shift group on ensuring safe, smooth and efficient operation of the plant process and as overall plant in-charge after office hours during the absence of the Shift Charge Engineer.

Business/Management Activity

• To assist Shift Charge Engineer to manage the shift group to optimise plant performance within the agencies regulations and compliance requisite.
• To ensure safe, efficient and smooth operation of the plant equipment and machinery so as to achieve the plant objectives.

Function-Specific Activity

• To assist Shift Charge Engineer to coordinate activities and ensure safety procedures in accordance with the permit-to-work system such that works can be carried out safely and efficiently.
• To monitor and take corrective measures to optimise Plant performance.
• To be responsible for the PTWs issued during the shift and ensure proper hand-over of shift regarding works to be followed up, outstanding PTWs, the isolation and normalisation of equipment.
• To attend to Plant emergencies and make critical decisions to initiate where and when necessary for safe shutdown of plant equipment.
• To be in charge of the whole plant including security, weighbridge, refuse reception and transportation of ash and scrap after office hours.
• To provide leadership and build a harmonious, committed and motivated team, working cooperatively with management in pursuit of organizational goals.
• To bid and optimise sale of energy to Energy Market and ensure compliance power generation as determine by Energy Market Company.
• To liaise with EMA for timely synchronising and desynchronising of Generator.
• To perform any other duties as delegated by the Senior Operations Engineer or the Operations Manager.

Administration Activity

• To assist in the formulation and preparation of operating procedures for operations, maintenance works, equipment testing, plant emergencies and optimisation of the plant’s performance.
• To provide support to BCP, IQC, R & D, ISO, external and internal audit and any other activities.

People Management Activity

• To conduct subordinates performance reviews to determine competency, knowledge and contributions of shift personnel.
• To provide supervision, leadership and build a harmonious, committed and motivated team, working cooperatively with management in pursuit of organizational goals.
• To be responsible for personnel matters of his staff such as leave attendance, conduct, discipline and provide counselling.
• To provide in-depth training and operational knowledge to the subordinates in line with the plant’s succession planning.

Contractor Management

• Supervise and oversee maintenance activities that are carried out by contractors.
• Ensure contractor compliance to in-house rules and HSE protocol. Ensure adequate supervision is provided and jobs are carried out safely.
• Liaise with contractors on matters relating to maintenance works.
• Any tasks or jobs assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years working experience in Industrial/Process Plant.
• Working knowledge of the principles and mechanics of plant equipment is essential.
• Meticulous with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have a safety mindset and participate actively in safety initiatives and events.
• Good team-player with high initiative.
• An interest in process or Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Plant operations. Must be able to get accustomed to WTE environment.
• Able to commit to emergency activation need beyond normal working hours.
• This is a 2 years contract position.