Shift Operations Technician

Keppel Seghers Engineering Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keppel Seghers Engineering Singapore Pte. Ltd. invites a Support Operations Engineer to monitor plant status from the Central Control Room and assist in safe isolation using P&ID diagrams. The role covers water/wastewater treatment, bunker management and related plant operations in a Waste-to-Energy setting.

You will support 12-hour shift operations, engage with maintenance during overhauls, and help drive plant improvements while ensuring ISO-compliant documentation and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Higher NITEC or equivalent in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical engineering.
• Class 2 Boiler Attendant Certificate preferred but not mandatory.
• Working knowledge of plant equipment and DCS functions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant status via CCR, tracking boilers, turbo-generators and flue gas treatment auxiliaries.
• Assist in safe equipment isolation and normalization using P&ID drawings.
• Support operations with weighbridges, water/wastewater treatment, reception halls and bunker management.
• Resolve daily generation and processing unit issues; perform routine checks and testing.
• Enforce PTW, risk assessments and Lockout-Tagout procedures; participate in safety initiatives.
• Assist maintenance during boiler and turbo-generator overhauls.
• Contribute to plant improvement and optimization projects.
• Record changes in procedures per ISO standards; document incidents with minimal disruption.
• Monitor parameters via DCS and site; adjust to keep within limits.

Skills

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

DCS knowledge

Education

Higher NITEC in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Eng

Class 2 Boiler Attendant Certificate (preferred)

Tools

DCS

Job description

Support Operations Engineer to monitor plant status via the Central Control Room (CCR), tracking variables for boilers, turbo-generators, and flue gas treatment auxiliaries. Assist in safe equipment isolation and normalization using P&ID drawings. Support operations involving weighbridges, water/wastewater treatment, reception halls, and bunker management. Assist to handle and resolve technical issues related to daily generation and processing units. Support to enforce the PTW system, risk assessments, and Lockout-Tagout system. Participate actively in plant safety initiatives, toolbox talks, and workplace health standards. Work alongside maintenance teams during boiler and turbo-generator overhauls. Contribute to plant improvement, efficiency, and ad-hoc engineering tasks assigned by supervisors. Carry out routine checks and testing of plant equipment and propose job cards in a proper manner Monitor plant parameters and make adjustments/troubleshoot via DCS or in the site to ensure parameters are within limits, including temperature, pressure, flue gas emissions, etc Manage boiler water condition and level, including monitoring and controlling water consumption Perform the necessary equipment switch-over, like feed water pumps, flue gas treatment compartment, chemical dosing silo, etc. Optimize refuse incineration throughput based on operating conditions Ensure chemicals and consumables optimization Record and document changes in work procedures accurately and precisely according to plant ISO standards and quality management procedures Update plant status - informing equipment failure or situation in time to immediate superior Ensure that incidents (if any) are well-handled and properly documented with minimum disruption to operations Enforcement of Permit-to-Work (PTW) system with good Risk Assessment System in line with identified Work Inventory. Administer PTW system and LOTO well Assist in isolation and normalization of equipment safely based on plant P&ID drawings Assist the Operations Engineer in management of activities for Operations with regard to Central Control Room (CCR), Weighbridge, Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant, Overhaul, reception hall, bunker management and other general plant matters Handle and resolve all technical issues related to operations of boilers, turbo-generators, Flue gas treatment and its auxiliaries Ensure smooth and efficient operation of turbo-generators and associated common equipment Work with Maintenance team on carrying out Boiler and Turbo-Generators overhaul and any ad hoc work activities Have a safety mindset and participate actively in safety initiatives and events Contribute to improvement and optimization projects Any other ad-hoc duties assigned by supervisor / plant management

This is a 2 years contract position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least a Higher NITEC in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Working knowledge of the principles and mechanics of plant equipment and DCS functions is essential
• At least a Class 2 Boiler Attendant Certificate is preferred but not mandatory
• Preferably have attended training relating to HAZMAT/First Aid/Incident Management/Work-at-Height/Confined Space.
• Trainings will be planned for those who have not been trained
• Strong safety mindset and can-do attitude
• Meticulous with good interpersonal and communication skills
• 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
• Committed to 12-hour shift work and willing to provide support on off/rest day when required

BUSINESS SEGMENT Infrastructure PLATFORM Operating Division Keppel is a global asset manager and operator headquartered in Singapore. With operations in more than 20 countries worldwide, we provide innovative solutions that address some of the world's most pressing needs across the energy transition, rapid urbanisation, and increasing digitalisation. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, Keppel harnesses the strengths and expertise of our business units to develop, operate and maintain real assets, which provide diverse solutions that are good for the planet, for people and for the Company. Keppel actively seeks out bright and dynamic individuals to join our talent pool. We offer our employees opportunities to grow and shape their careers, across the geographies in which we operate. Be part of our Keppel family today. Find out how Keppel is committed to shaping a brighter, better tomorrow, and building a sustainable future for all.