Utility/Facility Management Engineer Trainee

Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs) support mid-career new hires, existing employees or fresh graduates seeking to transition into growth job roles with good longer-term prospects through structured on-the-job training. The program is for 15 months with WSG and Sanofi.

Job Purpose

The Utility/ Facility Management Engineer is responsible for the operation, monitoring, and performance oversight of critical utility/facility systems on site, ensuring reliability, compliance, and efficiency. This role develops SOPs, prepares annual utility performance reports, and manages deviation reporting for utility systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the operation, maintenance, and performance monitoring of the following utility systems:
  • Boilers
  • Air compressors
  • Chillers
  • Air Handling Units (AHU)
  • Cooling towers
  • Water systems
  • Other related utility infrastructure as assigned

• Coordinate and manage vendor performance for the following services:
  • Pest control
  • Landscaping
  • Area and building cleaning
  • Laundry services
  • Cafeteria operations
  • Lift/elevator servicing
  • Fan Coil Unit (FCU) servicing
  • Other related facility services as assigned

• Monitor utility system performance, energy consumption, and reliability metrics; identify opportunities for efficiency improvement and cost optimization

• Conduct regular vendor performance reviews, site walkdowns/inspections, and audits to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met

• Coordinate with vendors/contractors for preventive maintenance, servicing, and repair of utility equipment
• Write, review, and update SOPs for utility operations to ensure safe, consistent, and compliant practices
• Prepare Annual Utility Performance Reports covering system reliability, consumption trends, maintenance activities, and improvement recommendations
• Investigate, document, and write deviation reports for utility system non-conformances or incidents; drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Ensure compliance with EHS, regulatory, and internal engineering standards for utility operations
• Support sustainability initiatives related to energy and water efficiency, emissions reduction, and resource optimization
• Participate in capital and maintenance budget planning for utility systems
• Respond to and support troubleshooting of utility system breakdowns or emergencies
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline) — required
• No prior utility management experience required; candidates from the Singapore Career Conversion Programme (career switchers) are welcome to apply
• Strong written communication skills — ability to write clear, structured SOPs, annual reports, and deviation/incident reports
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Basic understanding of mechanical/electrical systems is advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) is a plus
• Willingness to learn utility systems operations, energy management, and compliance standards through structured on-the-job training
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work with vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams

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