Shift Operations Technician

Keppel Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Keppel (Infrastructure Division) is seeking a Shift Operations Technician to support plant monitoring and operations in the CCR. You will assist with safe isolation, DCS monitoring, and coordination with maintenance teams on boiler and turbo-generator overhauls.

The role emphasizes adherence to PTW/LOTO, safety initiatives, and contributing to process improvements. A Higher NITEC in a relevant field is required, with a willingness to work 12-hour shifts and adapt to the WTE environment.

Qualifications

• Higher NITEC in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Eng. or equivalent.
• Knowledge of plant equipment and DCS functions is essential.
• Strong safety mindset and can-do attitude are required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant status from Central Control Room (CCR) and adjust parameters.
• Assist in isolation and normalization of equipment per P&ID drawings.
• Support boiler, turbo-generator overhauls and related plant maintenance.
• Ensure PTW and LOTO procedures are followed and documented.
• Record changes in procedures and support safety initiatives.
• Perform routine checks and testing of plant equipment and propose job cards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical basics

DCS familiarity

Safety mindset

Education

Higher NITEC in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Eng.

Tools

DCS systems

Job description

Shift Operations Technician*We use cookies to improve your experience by remembering your preferences or enabling certain functions of our website (the “**Site**”). For users who are located in the EU and Brazil, the cookies that we use are strictly essential and your consent is not required to store these cookies. For other users, by continuing to use the Site, you acknowledge that you accept our cookie policy. You can find out more about the cookies we use and learn how to manage them **here**.*### Shift Operations TechnicianApply: Singapore: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 10016422## **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## **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* This is a 2 years contract position.## **BUSINESS SEGMENT**Infrastructure## **PLATFORM**Operating Division