Assistant Engineer – Electrical / Mechanical Maintenance
Location: Tuas, Singapore
Industry: Waste Management / Waste-to-Energy
Employment Type: 1-Year Contract, with opportunity for conversion to permanent based on performance
Salary: S$4,000 – S$6000 per month
Vacancies: 50
About the Role
We are looking for Assistant Engineers / Technical Staff to join the technical team supporting large-scale waste management and waste-to-energy facilities in Singapore.
The role will support electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, control and general maintenance activities, depending on experience and deployment.
Training and on-the-job guidance will be provided on waste management facility operations before assignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily electrical and/or mechanical maintenance activities.
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Assist with troubleshooting of equipment and systems.
- Support testing, commissioning and installation works.
- Work with consultants, contractors and other technical teams.
- Assist with maintenance of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, control and building systems.
- Supervise contractors and ensure work is carried out safely and according to requirements.
- Follow Permit-to-Work (PTW) and other safety procedures.
- Assist with preparing maintenance records, reports and SOPs.
- Support equipment testing, changeover and maintenance programmes.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) when required, including overseas assignments.
- Support improvement initiatives related to safety, reliability and plant operations.
- Perform shift duties when required.
Requirements
- Diploma or Nitec in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control or other relevant Engineering disciplines.
- Relevant experience in maintenance, engineering, facilities, utilities, manufacturing, power generation, process plants or other industrial environments is an advantage.
- Fresh Diploma graduates with relevant engineering knowledge are welcome to apply.
- Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic Microsoft Office skills.
- Knowledge of Navisworks or Primavera P6 is an advantage.
- Professional certifications such as LEW, Boiler Attendant or WSH-related certifications are an advantage.
- Willing to work in a waste management / waste-to-energy environment.
- Willing to perform shift work when required.
Working Schedule
The position may be deployed on shift or non-shift arrangements, depending on operational requirements.
For shift deployment:
- 12-hour rotating shifts
- May include weekends and public holidays
- 5 rest days per 15-day cycle
Ability and willingness to work shifts will be an advantage.
What We Offer
- Salary of S$4,000 – S$4,500
- 1-year contract with potential for permanent conversion based on performance
- Structured training and on-the-job learning
- Opportunity to work on large-scale waste management and waste-to-energy facilities
- Exposure to electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control systems
- Potential exposure to project, commissioning and maintenance activities
- Opportunities for professional development
How to Apply
If you have experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance and are interested in developing your career in the waste management and waste-to-energy sector, we welcome your application.
Apply with your updated CV and relevant experience.
Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience and business requirements. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates.