Technical Officer, District Cooling Operations

Working hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm
Location: MBS

Our client is the sole electrical grid and gas grid operator in the country, and provides electricity and gas transmission, distribution services, and market support services to more than a million households in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the District Cooling Plant (DCP) in accordance with operational procedures, process specifications, and quality requirements.
• Carry out preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance works on electrical systems and equipment, including MV/LV switchgear, transformers, Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), generators, UPS systems, DC chargers, and associated electrical installations.
• Support engineers in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the District Cooling Plant.
• Perform troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, rectification, inspections, and condition monitoring of plant equipment to ensure optimum plant performance and availability.
• Plan and execute routine and non-routine maintenance activities in compliance with safety requirements and maintenance schedules.
• Attend to emergency call-outs and breakdown maintenance works as required.
• Prepare and periodically review Risk Assessments (RA), Safe Work Procedures (SWP), Method Statements (MS), Permit-to-Work (PTW), Work Instructions (WI), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Ensure maintenance records, technical documentation, and operational logs are properly maintained and comply with ISO standards and company requirements.
• Assist engineers in the sourcing and procurement of spare parts, maintenance materials, and equipment.
• Support inspection, testing, commissioning, and acceptance of new or repaired plant equipment.
• Supervise contractors and service providers to ensure maintenance works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract specifications.
• Monitor contractor performance and maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability, operational efficiency, and safety performance.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of management systems, including ISO 37001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001, as well as support internal and external audits.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to technicians in the execution of operation and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with internal departments, contractors, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Support business continuity planning, emergency preparedness, and contingency exercises.
• Perform any other duties and projects assigned by Management.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or equivalent (for FM role)
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (for EL role)
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical maintenance within industrial plants, utilities, district cooling plants, data centres, power plants, or similar environments.
• Good knowledge and practical experience in MV/LV electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and power distribution equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills in electrical systems.
• Experience in supervising technicians, contractors, and maintenance activities.
• Familiarity with Permit-to-Work (PTW), Risk Assessment (RA), and workplace safety practices.
• Knowledge of ISO management systems and audit requirements will be an advantage.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, responsible, and a strong team player with a positive work attitude.
• Able to work independently and respond to emergency maintenance situations when required.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested candidates, please click on the Apply Now link to begin your job search journey and submit your curriculum vitae (CV) directly

PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd

EA License No: 01C4394| DAPHNE CHIAM WERN XIN| Reg No: R22111617

By sending us your personal data and curriculum vitae (CV), you are deemed to consent to PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd ("PERSOL") and its local and overseas subsidiaries and affiliates to collect, use and disclose your personal data to prospective employers/companies based in any country for purposes of evaluating suitability for employment, conducting reference checks, administering employment related services, complying with Government’s health advisories and such other purposes stated in our Privacy Policy.

We may use artificial intelligence ("AI") and machine learning technologies to support our recruitment and placement services, including screening resumes, assessing qualifications and experience, and identifying skills and job matches. Where permitted by applicable law, we may also use such personal data to develop, train, test, improve and/or fine-tune AI and machine learning technologies that support our recruitment and business operations.

For more information on how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy: https://www.persolsingapore.com/policies. If you wish to withdraw your consent, including consent relating to the use of your personal data for AI-enabled recruitment activities and AI development activities, please email us at [email protected].