Technical Officer (Maintenance - Mechanical)

Senoko Energy; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Senoko Energy is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to execute preventive and corrective maintenance on gas and steam turbines and auxiliaries, conduct routine inspections, and support outages to maximise plant reliability and safety. The role includes supervising contractors, performing risk assessments, ensuring PTW compliance, and coordinating with operations for seamless maintenance activities.

A Diploma in Mechanical or Power Engineering is required, with relevant safety

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related field from a recognised institution.
• Basic knowledge of pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and other power plant equipment.
• Safety certifications (e.g., Confined Space Attendant/Supervisor, Work at Height, Lifting Supervisor) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance and respond to breakdowns on gas turbines, steam turbines, gearboxes, generators, and associated auxiliaries.
• Conduct routine and conditional inspections including borescope inspections, vibration monitoring, lube oil sampling, and visual checks on rotating equipment.
• Support planned outages with work scope preparation, resource coordination, and post-outage reporting to minimise outage duration.
• Assist in troubleshooting operational issues and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Supervise contractors and technicians on site, ensuring safety, schedule, and adherence to procedures.
• Perform site safety activities, risk assessments, comply with PTW systems, and manage confined space and hot works.
• Procure spares and consumables, monitor critical spare parts inventory, coordinate with procurement.
• Prepare and submit technical reports and maintain maintenance records and inspection logs.
• Coordinate with operations and other maintenance teams, participate in daily meetings and outage management.
• Ensure alignment of maintenance activities with ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, 27001).
• Provide guidance to technicians and support knowledge transfer.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Corrective maintenance

Technical inspections

Troubleshooting

Outage coordination

Safety awareness

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Power Engineering

Tools

Borescope inspections

Vibration monitoring

Lube oil sampling

Job description

To execute preventive and corrective maintenance, conduct technical inspections, and support outage activities on gas turbines/steam turbines and associated auxiliaries to ensure plant reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational safety.

Your Role:

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Execute scheduled preventive maintenance and respond to breakdowns on gas turbines, steam turbines, gearboxes, generators, and associated auxiliary systems (lube oil, control oil, cooling water, etc.).
• Technical Inspections Conduct routine and conditional-based inspections including borescope inspections, vibration monitoring, lube oil sampling, and visual checks on rotating equipment to assess plant condition and identify potential failures.
• Outage Support Participate in planned outages and forced outage recovery, including work scope preparation, resource coordination, and post-outage reporting to minimise outage duration and maximise plant availability.
• Troubleshooting & Fault Diagnosis Assist in troubleshooting operational issues, performing root cause analysis of equipment failures, and implementing corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Contractor & Ground Staff Supervision Directly supervise and coordinate contractors and technicians working on site, ensuring work is executed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with approved procedures.
• Safety & Compliance Perform site work Risk Assessments, enforce WSH regulations, and adhere to Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems. Certify work involving confined space entry and hot works within the power plant.
• Spare Parts & Procurement Procure spares and consumables to support maintenance activities, monitor critical spare parts inventory, and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability and minimal disruption to plant operations.
• Technical Documentation & Reporting Prepare and submit technical reports for both scheduled and breakdown maintenance upon completion of site work. Maintain accurate maintenance records and inspection logs.
• Coordination & Communication Liaise with operations, other maintenance cluster Technical Officers, and relevant sections to carry out plant maintenance works. Participate in daily meetings and outage management activities.
• ISO Compliance Ensure maintenance activities and documentation comply with ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, 27001) as applicable.
• Knowledge Transfer Provide technical guidance to technicians and junior staff, and support knowledge retention initiatives within the turbine maintenance team.

Your profile:

• Qualifications: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related field from a recognised institution.
• Technical Knowledge: Basic knowledge of pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and other power plant equipment. Familiarity with gas/steam turbine systems and auxiliary components is preferred.
• Safety Certifications: Relevant safety certifications (e.g., Confined Space Attendant/Supervisor, Work at Height, Lifting Supervisor) are an advantage.
• Skills & Attributes:

o Independent, self-motivated, and result-oriented

o Able to work effectively as part of a team

o Good communication and interpersonal skills

o Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities