Technical Specialist (Electrical & ELV)

Act as the technical authority for Electrical and Extra-Low Voltage (ELV) systems, representing AST's interests throughout design, construction, commissioning, and handover. Ensure systems are delivered safely, reliably, and in compliance with business, operational, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership • Define and maintain Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design, and discipline standards for electrical and ELV systems. • Review and approve design deliverables, Requests for Information (RFIs), and design change proposals. • Provide technical expertise in power distribution, power quality, emergency power systems, facility monitoring, security, and communications infrastructure. • Assess technical, cost, schedule, operational, and maintainability impacts of proposed solutions. • Review power system studies, protection coordination, and control system architectures. • Participate in value engineering, risk assessments, and design reviews to optimize project outcomes. Stakeholder & Project Management • Serve as the primary technical interface with Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors, consultants, and suppliers. • Collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, Facilities, and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) teams to align project requirements. • Resolve technical issues, manage design interfaces, and support timely project decisions. Compliance & Project Execution • Support technical evaluations and procurement of major electrical and ELV systems. • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and authority requirements. • Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, qualification, and facility handover. • Support the transition from project execution into facility operations. Requirements Education & Experience • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. • Minimum 10 years of experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial, data centre, or other high-tech facility projects. • Experience across design, construction, commissioning, and operational handover phases. • Professional Engineer (Electrical) registration or Licensed Electrical Worker certification is an advantage. Technical Competencies • Strong knowledge of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, power quality, protection coordination, and critical power infrastructure. • Experience with Facility Monitoring and Control Systems (FMCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), fire alarm, security, communications, and ELV systems. • Familiarity with EPC project delivery, design management, and change management processes. • Knowledge of Singapore electrical regulations, standards, and utility connection requirements. • Experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools such as Revit and Navisworks is advantageous.