Technical Officer - District Cooling Operations (EL)

Duration: 1 year (Renewable) 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 Electrical Engineering or equivalent. • 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. Interested candidates who wish to apply for the above positions, please click "Apply now". We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. By sending us your personal data and curriculum vitae (CV), you are deemed to consent to PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd and its affiliates to collect, use and disclose your personal data for the purposes set out in the Privacy Policy available at https://www.persolsingapore.com/policies.You acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree with the Privacy Policy. PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd EA License No: 01C4394| Christine Cheah| Reg No: R1764383