Technical Officer (Field Operations)

PACIFICLIGHT POWER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

PacificLight Energy Pte Ltd on Jurong Island, Singapore, is seeking a field operations technician to support plant activities. You will work 12‑hour rotating shifts (10am–10pm and/or 10pm–10am) and perform isolation, normalisation, routine tests and respond to system exigencies.

You will monitor and log equipment data, report defects, maintain records of key events, assist in on‑the‑job training for new team members and help optimise unit efficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical certification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Higher NITEC with 7–10 years' experience in Combined Cycle Power Plants or related industries.
• Self-motivated, independent, possess sound analytical and communication skills, and is a team player.
• Possesses good knowledge of plant processes and operations.
• Applicants must be able to distinguish colours accurately due to work requirement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all field operation activities in line with guidelines.
• Identify and report defective plant and equipment.
• Monitor and log equipment operation data.
• Respond to system exigencies as required.
• Perform routine plant tests and scheduled equipment changeovers.
• Assist CCR staff with maintaining accurate records of key events.
• Assist in monitoring performance and maintaining unit efficiency.
• Coordinate OJT training for new team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Independent

Education

Diploma or technical certification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Higher NITEC with 7–10 years' experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Carry out all field operation activities, including isolation & normalisation, in line with operational guidelines
• Identifying and reporting on defective plant and equipment
• Monitor and log equipment operation data in to associated logs
• Responding appropriately to system exigencies as required
• Carrying out all routine plant tests and periodic auxiliary equipment changeover in accordance with approved Work Instructions and schedules.
• Assist CCR staff in maintaining accurate, up to date and timely records of all key operational events
• Assist in monitoring performance and maintaining optimum unit efficiency in operations
• Investigate plant abnormalities and recommend course of action during shift (plant trips, unit de-ration, occurrence of fire etc.)
• Preparing generating units activities to come on stream in accordance with real time dispatch schedule
• Carry out first level maintenance if required on instructions of Shift Leader
• Monitor plant condition (first level condition monitoring)
• Co-ordinate OJT training for new team members

Requirements

• Preferably Diploma or technical certification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent qualifications. Higher NITEC candidates may also be considered if equivalent, extensive related experience can be demonstrated.
• Diploma holder with 2-5 years' experience in Combined Cycle Power Plants or related industries
• Higher NITEC with 7-10 years' experience in Combined Cycle Power Plants or related industries.
• Self-motivated, independent, possess sound analytical and communication skills, and is a team player.
• Possesses good knowledge of plant processes and operations.
• Applicants must be able to distinguish colours accurately due to work requirement to handle equipment or machinery.

Location and working hours

• Jurong Island in Singapore
• Must be able to work on 12-hour rotating shifts. (10am to 10pm and/or 10 pm to 10am)