Water Treatment Ops Engineer (Assistant/Senior)

PUB Public Utilities Board - SGP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Public Service is seeking an Assistant Engineer / Senior Assistant Engineer (Operations) to support water treatment plant operations. The role involves site inspections, data analysis, and collaboration with engineers, regulators, and vendors to ensure safe and compliant plant performance.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma in Engineering and has experience in water treatment or process plant operations, with advantages for those familiar with SCADA and contract coordination.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline).
• 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 lab results and monitor plant performance to ensure water quality per WHO/USEPA/EPH guidelines.
• Analyse operational data and water quality trends to identify anomalies and prepare KPI reports for management.
• Administer operations-related contracts and coordinate contractor works on-site, including payment processing 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 respond to incidents.

Skills

Contract administration

Data analysis

Communication & stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Data analysis tools

Job description

Singapore Public Service is seeking an Assistant Engineer / Senior Assistant Engineer (Operations) to support water treatment plant operations. The role involves site inspections, data analysis, and collaboration with engineers, regulators, and vendors to ensure safe and compliant plant performance.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma in Engineering and has experience in water treatment or process plant operations, with advantages for those familiar with SCADA and contract coordination.