Senior Operations Engineer

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Job Overview

As a Senior Operations Engineer, you'll be a key support in the day-to-day management of our integrated chemical waste treatment facility, working directly with the Operations Manager. You will ensure the plant operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all environmental and production standards.

Job Description
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· Monitor and supervise the plant's operations team to ensure all safety, environmental, and production goals are met.

· Ensure critical plant parameters are within the target and provide guidance and advice for corrective action in the event of any plant upsets or hiccups which include conducting investigation/troubleshooting.

· Monitor the performance of the production processes:

· Develop and/or manage the OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) framework.

· Knowledgeable on how to achieve operating targets and strategies (KPI), and lead the operating team to achieve those results.

· Take care and support the plant production planning and communicate effectively with shift team leaders to ensure the target is achieved.

· Collaborate with the maintenance team to minimize equipment downtime through effective handover planning, including for plant shutdowns and turnarounds.

· Review and update operational work process updates and reviews i.e risk assessment (RA), standard operating procedure (SOP).

· Assist in preparation and monitor monthly budgets for reagents, consumables and all other controllable operating expenses.

· Support report writing/dashboard development to management on plant performance and compliance.

· Provide support to technical compliance, QHES and HR team related with operational training development and tracking within the operation team.

· Support the engineering department on plant improvement initiatives and capital project base.

· Take the lead in operational improvement/modification initiatives. This includes management of change (MOC) implementation, design review, commissioning new facilities and lead Pre-Start Up Safety Review (PSSR).

· Support as the Deputy Operations Manager while the Operations Manager is not on duty.

· Serve as a liaison for the operations team, collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and other departments to ensure smooth cross-functional processes.

· Support any other activities and initiatives as delegated by the Operations Manager

· Safety is a core value at Veolia, and a precondition for employment. You are expected to uphold the Veolia Always Safe rules and set an example to all colleagues in your daily work routine.

· Ethics and compliance are two areas where our rules and our standards are strictly non-negotiable. You are expected to stick to ethics and compliance rules and standards which ultimately mean doing your job properly and conducting our business like true professionals, whatever our missions and our place in the Group.

Job Requirements:

· Degree in Chemical / Process Control / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

· Minimum 10 years of experience in chemical, refinery, power plant, waste to energy, or environmental process operations.

· Incumbents with 2nd grade Steam Boiler Engineer Certification has an added advantage

· Possess a good working knowledge of the chemical and thermal process units and an understanding of combustion systems / furnaces / COGEN, evaporation, distillation, instrumentation, process control, air pollution control systems, safety systems, pumps, screw compressors, exchangers, and more.

· Proven experience in a senior or supervisory role, with a track record of leading a team and managing complex operational tasks.

· In-depth knowledge of chemical processes, plant operations, and safety protocols.

· Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to effectively diagnose and resolve operational upsets.

· Able to work independently and in a team to achieve the departmental goal of lean production.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with all plant departments and senior management.

*Incumbents with relevant experience may be considered for the Deputy Operations Manager role.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Sharon Ng

Talenta Consultants Pte Ltd

EA License No. 23C1796