Company Overview
Our client is a global leader in environmental services and resource management, operating a highly complex, integrated chemical waste treatment facility in Singapore that provides essential, sustainable solutions to major players on Jurong Island and beyond.
Role Overview
As the Senior Operations Engineer, you will be the key deputy to the Operations Manager, taking a leading role in the day-to-day management of this critical facility. Your mission will be to ensure the plant runs safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all standards by supervising the operations team, troubleshooting process upsets, and driving performance through the OEE framework. You will also lead key operational improvement initiatives, from Management of Change (MOC) implementation to the commissioning of new equipment, acting as a vital link between the operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
Responsibilities:
- Operational Leadership & Performance: Supervise the plant's operations team to meet all safety, environmental, and production KPIs. You will monitor critical plant parameters, guide corrective actions during process upsets, and manage the OEE framework to optimize performance.
- Process Improvement & Safety: Take the lead on operational improvement and modification initiatives, including MOC implementation, design reviews, and leading Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR). You will also review and update key safety documents like Risk Assessments and SOPs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the maintenance team to plan for shutdowns and minimize downtime, and support the engineering department on plant improvement and capital projects.
Requirements:
- A Degree in Chemical, Process Control, or Mechanical Engineering.
- A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a high-hazard process environment (e.g., chemical plant, refinery, power plant, or waste-to-energy facility).
- Proven experience in a senior or supervisory role with a strong track record of leading an operations team.
- In-depth technical knowledge of chemical process units, including combustion systems, distillation, and rotating equipment.
- Candidates with a 2nd grade Steam Boiler Engineer Certification will be preferred but not mandatory
To apply online please use the apply function, with your updated resume attached.
(EA: 94C3609/ R1442042)
