Sr/Asst/Engineer

PUB, The National Water Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PUB, The National Water Agency in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Engineer to support operations and maintenance across multiple departments, from Catchment & Waterways to Water Reclamation.

You will work independently and in teams, perform field inspections, assist in budgeting and tender processes, and coordinate with engineers and public agencies to ensure reliable water supply and drainage services.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering (Civil/Environmental, Mechanical or Electrical) required.
• Able to work well independently and in teams.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competent in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations and maintenance of equipment.
• Field work as first responders to incidents on-site at installations/customers’ premises; investigate and resolve.
• Attend and manage customer feedback related to water supply or drainage matters.
• Carry out routine inspections of drainage networks in flood-prone areas.
• Patrol reservoirs, catchment areas, pumping stations, dams, intakes and pipelines as required.
• Assist engineers in budgeting and tender preparation for projects.
• Assist engineers in project management tasks.
• Collaborate with departments, consultants, contractors and other public agencies as needed.

Skills

Independent worker

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Engineering (Civil/Environmental, Mechanical & Electrical)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What the role is:

As an Assistant Engineer, you may be deployed to one of PUB’s five Operations Departments to manage and develop Singapore’s water resources:

• 1. Catchment & Waterways

  As part of the Catchment & Waterways (C&W) Department, you will be part of a team that plans, develops and manages our reservoirs and waterways for water supply and flood control, and integrate them with the surrounding environment in a sustainable manner.

• 2. Water Supply (Plants)

  The Water Supply Plants (WSP) Department aims to provide an adequate and reliable supply of potable water at the most economical cost, and to operate and maintain Water Treatment Plants and Desalination Plants to produce safe drinking water to meet daily demands.

• 3. Water Supply (Network)

  The Water Supply Network (WSN) Department plays a key role in delivering good water to businesses and end-users 24/7 – to ensure reliable and good quality supply to customers, and to manage and keep water demand low. This is done through various ways such as network optimisation, maintenance and renewal, as well as network planning and data management.

• 4. Water Reclamation (Plants)

  The Water Reclamation Plants (WRP) Department is responsible for the treatment of all used water to a quality suitable for the production of NEWater or Industrial Water, and for safe discharge to the sea. Officers may be deployed to one of PUB’s Water Reclamation Plants in Jurong, Ulu Pandan, Kranji or Changi.

• 5. Water Reclamation (Network)

  The Water Reclamation Network (WRN) Department aims to collect and convey all used water for reclamation cost effectively and reliably. This is done through three key functions – Planning & design of sewerage infrastructures; Network operation and maintenance; and Project management.

What you will be working on:

Your responsibilities could involve the following areas:

• Support plant operations and maintenance of equipment
• Field work as first respondents to incidents on-site at installations/customers’ premises providing on site investigation, troubleshooting and resolution
• Attend and manage to customer feedback pertaining to water supply or drainage matters
• Carry out routine inspections of drainage network system within flood sensitive areas
• Patrol reservoirs, catchment areas, pumping stations, dams, intake towers, infrastructures, and pipelines etc and in other areas as required
• Assisting engineers in the budgeting of projects, as well as in the preparation works leading to tender calling of projects
• Assisting the engineers in project management work

During the course of the work, you may be required to work closely with departments, consultants, contractors and other public agencies.

What we are looking for:

• Diploma in Engineering (eg. Civil/Environmental, Mechanical and Electrical as well as other relevant disciplines)
• Able to work well independently and in teams
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and possess a positive, can-do attitude
• Competent in basic computer skills, e.g. use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel spreadsheet, Powerpoint, etc.)

Successful applicants will be contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About PUB, The National Water Agency

PUB is an organisation that is recognised internationally for good water management. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year 2006 in the international Global Water Awards. In 2008, PUB was awarded the Singapore Quality Award for business excellence. NEWater, Singapore's high-quality reclaimed water, also clinched the 'Environmental Contribution of the Year' at the Global Water Awards 2008. At PUB, the national water agency, you will enjoy opportunities to build a clear future for the water industry.