Steam Engineer

🗓️ Posted 2026-07-22 Tuas, West Region Full-time Hybrid Engineering

Company shared salary

NA

Market rate

S$4,000–S$7,500/mo (S$48,000–S$90,000/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

Responsibilities

  • Perform shift operations, real-time control, and parameter monitoring of high/low-pressure steam boilers and auxiliary systems.
  • Monitor central utility plant operations via Building Management Systems (BMS), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and SCADA to maintain target operating limits.
  • Conduct regular site field inspections and rounds across utility stations to ensure safe operating conditions and identify early signs of equipment wear, leaks, or anomalies.
  • Assist in site emergency responses, fire alarm checks, and process upset recoveries in accordance with established safety and operational protocols.
  • Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across key central utilities, including steam boilers, condensate systems, water softeners, water chillers, glycol units, cooling towers, air handling units (AHUs), compressed air systems, and industrial waste water treatment plant (WWTP).
  • Log maintenance activities, asset records, and work orders using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Carry out basic automation/PLC troubleshooting and low-tension electrical system checks to resolve technical issues promptly.
  • Support the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments, and Job Safety Analyses (JSA).
  • Adhere strictly to Singapore Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) guidelines, MOM boiler regulatory requirements, and environmental emission limits.
  • Participate in plant optimization tasks, energy-saving projects, and root-cause analyses (RCA) to improve plant reliability and reduce operational costs.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
  • 2nd Grade Steam Engineer Certification.
  • 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in central utilities operation and maintenance within pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, chemical, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing facilities.
  • Direct hands-on operational experience with boilers, chillers, AHUs, compressed air, and water treatment systems.
  • Solid understanding of utility unit operations, steam generation, and industrial HVAC/R.
  • Ability to perform basic automation/PLC troubleshooting and read electrical/P&ID diagrams.
  • Knowledge of root cause analysis and standard industrial safety methodologies (e.g., FMEA, HAZOP).
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability, good team collaboration, self-motivation, and effective communication.
  • Able to work 12-hour shifts.
  • Good to have certification in Apply WSH in Process Plant and/or Supervise WSH in Process Plant.
  • Good to have experience in plant/unit commissioning.