Principal/Snr Engineer, Facilities ( Electrical)

Singapore Permanent

Job Description:

Electrical Operations & Reliability

• Ensure high availability of substations, transformers, switchgear, UPS, emergency generators, and electrical distribution systems.

• Lead response and recovery during power interruptions and critical utility events.

• Drive preventive, predictive, and reliability-cantered maintenance programs.

• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for electrical failures and power quality issues.

Engineering & Capacity Planning

• Support fab expansion, capacity upgrades, and new tool installations.

• Conduct load studies, short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, and arc flash assessments.

• Develop long-term electrical infrastructure plans aligned with manufacturing growth.

Project Management

• Lead electrical upgrade and expansion projects from design through commissioning.

• Manage consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

• Review engineering designs, technical specifications, and construction documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Singapore electrical, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Develop and maintain LOTO, emergency response, and electrical safety procedures.

• Support audits, inspections, and risk assessments.

Energy & Sustainability

• Serve as site Energy Manager or support corporate energy management programs.

• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.

• Support energy management and sustainability initiatives.

• Monitor utility performance and implement optimization programs.

Principal Engineer Responsibilities (for Principal Level)

• Serve as site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical systems.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

• Establish engineering standards and best practices.

• Lead critical troubleshooting and strategic infrastructure planning.

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of facilities or electrical engineering experience.

• Experience in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, data centre, or other critical manufacturing environments.

• Strong knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems, UPS, generators, and power distribution.

• Proven track record leading complex electrical projects and reliability programs.

• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.

• Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM).

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Functions

:Facilities

Job Type

:Permanent

Location

:Singapore