Position title : Assistant Engineer - LPG Plant
Location: Boon Lay
Working Days: 5. 5 work week
Working hours : 7.30am to 4.30pm, Sat: 7.30am to 12.45pm
Salary : $2800 - $5000 (subject to qualifications and experience)
Department: Operations
Reporting To: Plant Manager / Operations Manager
Responsibilities
1. Engineering & Technical Support
- Provide day-to-day engineering support for LPG storage, filling, transfer, and dispatch operations.
- Interpret and maintain engineering documents including P&IDs, layouts, equipment datasheets, and manuals.
- Assist in troubleshooting operational and equipment-related issues.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for incidents, breakdowns, and recurring failures, and recommend corrective actions.
2. SOP, Method Statement & Risk Assessment
- Prepare, review, and maintain:
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Method Statements (MS)
- Risk Assessments (RA) in accordance with WSH (Risk Management) Regulations
- Ensure procedures adequately address LPG hazards and site-specific risks.
- Coordinate reviews and approvals with the Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) and management.
- Ensure SOPs and MS are effectively communicated and implemented on site.
3. Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Assist in ensuring compliance with:
- Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA)
- MOM regulations and codes of practice
- SCDF fire safety requirements
- Support statutory and third-party inspections, audits, and regulatory visits.
- Maintain safety and compliance records, including inspection reports, corrective action tracking, and incident investigations.
- Participate in safety meetings, audits, and emergency preparedness activities.
4. Inspection, Testing & Maintenance Coordination
- Plan and monitor preventive maintenance and inspection programs for:
- Pressure vessels
- Pumps, compressors, valves, pipelines
- Safety and emergency systems
- Review inspection findings and ensure timely rectification of defects.
- Coordinate with contractors and vendors for maintenance and inspection activities.
- Ensure calibration and testing of safety-critical equipment are conducted as per schedule.
5. Data Management & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records for:
- Safety inspections
- Maintenance and equipment history
- Compliance registers and statutory documentation
- Compile and analyse operational and safety data.
- Prepare technical and safety reports for management review.
6. Operational Support & Coordination
- Provide technical guidance to Operations & Maintenance Supervisors and operators.
- Ensure operational activities comply with approved SOPs and MS.
- Participate in toolbox meetings and safety briefings.
- Recommend operational improvements to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.
7. Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Support plant modifications, upgrades, and new installations.
- Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes.
- Assist in evaluating new equipment, systems, and technologies.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, compliance, and plant performance.
8. Authority & Accountability
- Authorized to recommend engineering and safety improvements.
- May initiate corrective actions and escalate unsafe conditions to management.
- Accountable for accuracy and completeness of technical and safety documentation within assigned scope.
Requirement
- Minimum Qualifications Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
- 1–5 years of experience in LPG, oil & gas, petrochemical, or similar process industry preferred.
- Familiarity with LPG plant operations, safety systems, and regulatory requirements is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of LPG hazards and safety controls.
- Understanding of WSH legislation and risk management principles.
