Technical Officer

Smitech Engineering Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smitech Engineering Pte Ltd seeks a hands-on Technical Officer / Assistant Engineer to support operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of fire protection and mechanical systems.

The role involves IFM activities, preventive and corrective maintenance, fault troubleshooting and coordinating technical works with contractors and site teams. A Higher Nitec or Diploma is required with 3–4 years' IFM experience and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Higher Nitec or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3–4 years of relevant IFM experience, preferably involving fire protection and mechanical systems.
• Good hands-on knowledge of troubleshooting fire protection, mechanical and networked systems.
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Able to read and understand basic technical drawings, manuals and system documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Possess a valid Singapore Class 3 driving licence.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with contractors and site teams.
• Willing to work a 5.5-day work week and provide support when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting of fire protection and mechanical systems.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Diagnose system faults and coordinate rectification works.
• Provide technical support for fire protection, mechanical and related networked systems.
• Attend to system breakdowns, faults and technical issues.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors and site teams on maintenance and repair works.
• Conduct routine site inspections and ensure systems are operating properly.
• Maintain service reports, maintenance records, checklists and other technical documentation.
• Assist in testing, commissioning and system rectification works where required.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with relevant safety and operational requirements.
• Perform other technical duties as assigned by the Project/Facilities Manager.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Independent work

Coordination with site teams

Fire protection knowledge

Education

Higher Nitec or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Facilities Management / Building Services / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a hands‑on Technical Officer / Assistant Engineer to support the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of fire protection and mechanical systems.

The successful candidate will be involved in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) activities, preventive and corrective maintenance, fault troubleshooting and coordination of technical works.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting of fire protection and mechanical systems.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Diagnose system faults and coordinate rectification works.
• Provide technical support for fire protection, mechanical and related networked systems.
• Attend to system breakdowns, faults and technical issues.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors and site teams on maintenance and repair works.
• Conduct routine site inspections and ensure systems are operating properly.
• Maintain service reports, maintenance records, checklists and other technical documentation.
• Assist in testing, commissioning and system rectification works where required.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with relevant safety and operational requirements.
• Perform other technical duties as assigned by the Project/Facilities Manager.

Requirements

• Higher Nitec or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services, Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3–4 years of relevant IFM experience, preferably involving fire protection and mechanical systems.
• Good hands‑on knowledge of troubleshooting fire protection, mechanical and networked systems.
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Able to read and understand basic technical drawings, manuals and system documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Possess a valid Singapore Class 3 driving licence.
• Good troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with contractors and site teams.
• Willing to work a 5.5-day work week and provide support when required.