Shift Manager (Cogen Plant) - Based in Jurong Island

SembCorp Cogen Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Sembcorp Cogen Pte Ltd is seeking a dedicated Operations Technician to oversee safe shift operations of the power plant, coordinating a shift team and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role involves monitoring plant systems, initiating corrective actions, and reporting on performance to support energy delivery targets.

The ideal candidate holds a technical diploma, demonstrates strong communication and leadership, and is prepared to work in a dynamic, safety‑driven environment

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma with relevant technical qualification.
• Preferably 3 years relevant experience.
• Good communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe shift operation of the plant per regulatory and company standards.
• Monitor plant systems and review daily reports to identify and rectify abnormalities.
• Plan, deploy and manage the shift team for safe operation and security.
• Coordinate start-up/shut-down of gas and steam turbines per schedule.
• Troubleshoot and recommend solutions to resolve operational issues.
• Report and document operational issues and performance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Technical Diploma

Job description

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Play a role in Powering Asia’s Energy Transition

Drive Asia’s energy transition with us! Our Gas & Related Services segment is a key growth engine, delivering reliable and efficient energy to industries and communities across multiple countries. We support Asia’s growing energy needs while advancing the shift to a lower-carbon future.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe shift operation of the plant in compliance with regulatory and company standards and requirements, to meet the contractual obligations to customers.
• Monitor status of all plant systems and review reports on a daily basis to ensure that all abnormalities are investigated and rectified in compliance with regulatory and company standards and requirements, e.g., PTW (Permit To Work), LOTO (Log Out Tag Out), etc.
• Plan, deploy and manage the shift team to ensure the safe operation and security during shift e.g., conduct toolbox talks, DCS logic tracing and analysis
• Plan, train and rotate the Operations Technician between control room and field to sustain core operational competencies.
• Troubleshoot and recommend solutions to Operations Manager to resolve operational issues.
• Implement optimization projects to improve productivity and plant performance.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders (trading, maintenance, authorities, customers, vendors, etc) to resolve routine contractual or operations issues
• Ensure proper reporting and documentation of operational issues and performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of daily plant consumption figures to relevant internal stakeholders' use (e.g., trading, key account management, etc.)
• Successful candidate can be appointed as part of the Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) (training will be provided)
• Start-up/Shut down Gas turbine and steam turbine as per start-up/shut down schedule.
• Act in emergency to avoid undue trips to process steam export and meet the load schedule without any non-conformance.
• Investigate plant abnormalities, and take corrective course of action during shift (plant trips, unit de-ration, occurrence of fire etc.)
• Carry out first-level maintenance as required.
• Carry out routine GT fuel changeover and equipment changeover without affecting the plant operation.
• Analyzing the problem encountered and find solution/procedure/practices to avoid the repetition.
• Monitor performance and maintain optimum unit efficient during operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Diploma with relevant technical qualification. Preferably 3 years relevant experience.
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Positive attitude and self-motivated

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviors that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!