Shift Charge Engineer

Hua Ying (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Singapore is seeking a motivated Operations Engineer to supervise a team at their Waste-to-Energy plant. The successful candidate will lead operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while maintaining optimal performance of boilers and turbines. Applicants should possess a relevant engineering degree and at least 3 years of experience in power or industrial operations. This role involves 12-hour rotating shifts in Tuas South.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in power plant, WTE, utilities, or heavy industrial operations.
• Hands-on experience with boilers, turbines, DCS operations, or high-pressure systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team to ensure safe operation of the Waste-to-Energy plant.
• Monitor and control boiler and turbine operations from the Central Control Room.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and maintain plant stability.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and support engineering teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical decision-making

Operational troubleshooting

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or relevant Engineering discipline

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Report to the O&M Manager and work a 2D2N & 4-off rotating shift schedule (day and night shifts).

• Lead and supervise a team of up to 10 engineers and technicians to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant.

• Monitor and control boilers, turbines, flue gas treatment systems, and auxiliary equipment from the Central Control Room (CCR) to maintain optimal plant performance.

• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including MOM, NEA emissions standards, Permit-to-Work (PTW), and Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) regulations.

• Troubleshoot operational issues and make real-time decisions to maintain plant stability and availability.

• Coordinate and support maintenance activities, isolations, and equipment normalization in collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams.

• Review operational logs, shift reports, and DCS trends; propose improvements to efficiency and reliability.

• Lead and support change management, continuous improvement, and plant optimization initiatives.

• Maintain high HSE standards and enforce safety practices across the shift team.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the O&M Manager.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or relevant Engineering discipline.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in power plant, WTE, utilities, or heavy industrial operations.

• Hands-on experience with boilers, turbines, DCS operations, or high-pressure systems is an advantage.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate shift operations and make sound technical decisions.

• Willing to work in Tuas South on a 12-hour rotating shift basis.