Shift Operations Technician (Contract)

Keppel Seghers Engineering Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Singapore is seeking a Shift Operations Technician to support daily operations in a Waste-to-Energy plant. The ideal candidate will carry out equipment checks, monitor plant parameters, and ensure safe operational practices. This is a two-year contract position that requires commitment to 12-hour shifts. Ideal candidates should have relevant technical qualifications and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• At least a Higher NITEC in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong safety mindset and can-do attitude.
• Meticulous with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine checks and testing of plant equipment.
• Monitor plant parameters and troubleshoot as necessary.
• Manage boiler water condition and level, including monitoring water consumption.
• Optimize refuse incineration throughput based on operating conditions.

Skills

Working knowledge of plant equipment and DCS functions

Strong safety mindset

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Good team player with initiative

Education

Higher NITEC in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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Shift Operations Technician (Contract)

Apply locations Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id 10015210

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will support the Operations Engineer in ensuring smooth daily operations by performing the following duties:

• 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 in SWTE

• 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

Contractor Management

• Liaise with contractors on matters relating to operations and solid waste management

• Supervise refuse/ash crane and ash-handling operations 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

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Job Requirement:

• 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

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