Technician, Facilities Management - Singapore Zoo

Mandai Wildlife Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandai Wildlife Group invites applications for a Facilities Management role based in Singapore. You will manage day-to-day FM operations, maintain plant equipment, electrical distribution boards and switchgear rooms, and supervise contractors to ensure high standards of maintenance and safety.

The role requires reading electrical diagrams, troubleshooting faults, and coordinating with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• NTC3/Nitec in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience with strong technical knowledge.
• Able to read electrical wiring, control diagrams and drawings.
• Able to troubleshoot electrical faults and system.
• Basic knowledge in air-conditioning including troubleshooting.
• Prior plumbing and fire protection knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Outgoing personality with strong communication and people management skills.
• Must be comfortable to work night shifts, and roster basis (5 days work week)
• Comfortable to work from height; 12 metre lamp pole for lighting refocusing and replacement.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Facilities Management operations.
• Maintain plant equipment, electrical distribution boards and switchgear rooms.
• Conduct routine inspection on all M&E equipment, lighting control systems, and related infrastructure.
• Handle installation works such as lightings and power points.
• Supervise contractors to ensure maintenance services meet specifications and schedule.
• Check and certify maintenance works carried out by contractors.
• Monitor utilities consumption and review needs to reduce costs for HVAC and electrical systems.
• Respond to internal stakeholders’ needs and feedback.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Reading wiring diagrams

Troubleshooting faults

Communication & people management

Night shift readiness

Education

NTC3/Nitec in electrical engineering

Job description

Mandai Wildlife Group is the steward of Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a unique wildlife and nature destination in Singapore that is home to world-renown wildlife parks which connect visitors to the fascinating world of wildlife. The Group is driving an exciting rejuvenation plan at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, adjacent to Singapore’s Central Catchment Nature Reserve, that will integrate five wildlife parks with distinctive nature-based experiences, green public spaces and an eco-friendly resort.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Facilities Management operations.
• Maintain plant equipment, electrical distribution boards and switchgear rooms.
• Conduct routine inspection on all M&E equipment, regular inspection and adjustment of lighting control.
• Able to handle installation works such as lightings and power points.
• Supervise contractors to ensure maintenance services are performed in accordance to specifications, relevant authorities’ requirements and within schedule.
• Check and certify the maintenance works carried out by contractors.
• Monitor utilities consumption and review operations needs from time to time to reduce cost for air conditioning and electrical systems.
• Respond to internal stakeholders’ needs and feedback.

Job Requirements

• NTC3/Nitec in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience with strong technical knowledge.
• Able to read electrical wiring, control diagrams and drawings.
• Able to troubleshoot electrical faults and system.
• Basic knowledge in air-conditioning including troubleshooting.
• Prior plumbing and fire protection knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Outgoing personality with strong communication and people management skills.
• Must be comfortable to work night shifts, and roster basis (5 days work week)
• Comfortable to work from height; job requires to climb a 12 metres lamp pole to carry out lighting refocusing and replacement of blown lighting where required.