Water Treatment Operations Engineer

PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, invites applications for an Assistant Engineer / Senior Assistant Engineer (Operations) to support the day-to-day operation of water treatment plants at Choa Chu Kang Waterworks and related facilities.

The role requires a Diploma in Engineering and offers opportunities to work across maintenance, engineering and operations teams with a focus on process automation, data-driven decision making, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline) is required.
• Experience in water treatment, utilities or process plant operations is an advantage.
• Experience in contract administration or contractor coordination is an advantage.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems or data analysis tools is an advantage.
• Candidate with more relevant years of experience can be considered for Senior Assistant Engineer position.

Responsibilities

• Support shift operators in day-to-day operation of water treatment plants and assist in site inspections.
• Review water sampling and laboratory test results, monitor plant performance data and ensure water quality per WHO/USEPA/EPH guidelines.
• Analyze operational data and water quality trends to identify anomalies and prepare KPI summaries for management.
• Administer operations-related contracts, coordinate contractor works on-site and manage documentation including payments and procurement records.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering and operations teams, regulators and vendors to get things done.
• Contribute to process improvements and review SOPs to enhance plant efficiency and reliability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Contract coordination

Data analysis

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, invites applications for an Assistant Engineer / Senior Assistant Engineer (Operations) to support the day-to-day operation of water treatment plants at Choa Chu Kang Waterworks and related facilities.

The role requires a Diploma in Engineering and offers opportunities to work across maintenance, engineering and operations teams with a focus on process automation, data-driven decision making, and regulatory compliance.