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