The Role
Operate and monitor a desalination plant from the control room, coordinating onsite technicians and maintenance teams to maintain treated water availability, quality, quantity, and energy targets. Record operational data, monitor chemical consumption, report abnormalities, support rectification activities, liaise with PUB WSCC, and prepare operational reports. The role requires shift work, safety and environmental compliance, multi-site flexibility, and support during plant outages and extended operational hours.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
- Support the Shift Engineer to operate the plant to achieve 100% availability with 24 hrs. continuous dispatch of treated water complying with the WPA and O&M procedure meeting dispatch quantity, quality and energy target.
- Perform O&M work in strict compliance with safety, environment pollution control and housekeeping.
- Perform quality monitoring and operational works in the control room, coordinating with Operation Technicians onsite to operate the plant.
- Report and record any operations abnormalities to the Supervisor and carry out rectification plan promptly to restore both dispatched water quality and quantity
- Coordinate with Maintenance Team on daily maintenance requirements and activities.
- Liaise with PUB WSCC to fulfill operational requirements.
- Prepare and maintain daily and monthly operations records.
- Monitor daily chemical consumption.
- Comply with environment, health and safety regulation for all works carry out in the plant
- Prepare operation report and assist operation managers in plant operation management such as chemicals stock monitoring etc.
- Accept ad hoc assignment given by managers
- Accept multi-tasking; willing to take on extra responsibilities to support O&M of the plant
- Possess ITE or Diploma in Science, Environmental, Chemical Engineering or other engineering-related field
- Min 2 years’ experience in desalination plant Control Room operation
- Positive attitude and a good team-player
- Willing to work on shift
- Willing to work beyond normal working hours due to operational needs of the Desalination Plant
- Ability to work as part of a specialist shift team and liaise with numerous personnel during critical plant outage periods.
- Willing to work at multiple sites
- Possession of Forklift License preferred
Skills Required
- ITE or Diploma in Science, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or another engineering-related field
- At least 2 years of experience in desalination plant control room operations
- Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to work shifts
- Willingness to work beyond normal working hours due to operational needs
- Ability to work as part of a specialist shift team and liaise with personnel during critical plant outages
- Willingness to work at multiple sites
- Forklift license
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The Company
What We Do
Keppel is a global asset manager and operator with strong expertise in sustainability-related solutions spanning the areas of infrastructure, real estate and connectivity. Headquartered in Singapore, Keppel operates in more than 20 countries worldwide, providing critical infrastructure and services for renewables, clean energy, decarbonisation, sustainable urban renewal and digital connectivity. Keppel creates value for investors and stakeholders through its quality investment platforms and diverse asset portfolios, including private funds and listed real estate and business trusts, and has a total portfolio with more than S$65 billion of assets under management.
