Executive Engineer / Senior Engineer (Inspectorate Department)
NEA’s Pollution Control 1 Division (PCD1) is responsible for the control of air and water pollution, hazardous substances and toxic industrial waste. The Inspectorate Department (ID) of PCD1 administers the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and its Regulations to control air, water and noise pollution in industrial and trade premises.
[What you will be working on]
You will be assigned to a catchment consisting of various types of industries (e.g., semiconductor, shipyard, waste recycling, agricultural, etc.) and will implement programmes to control pollution in your catchment. You will be responsible for the following:
Supervise a team to plan inspection to industries, resolve feedback and complaints, perform investigations, and carry out enforcement actions with regards to air, water and noise pollution
Supervise a team to assess industrial plant operations and verify that pollution control requirements are fulfilled to prepare Written Permissions for industries
Attend to complex feedback, queries, appeals and investigations on pollution matters
Provide technical assessments and evaluate environmental requirements for new industrial plants
Collaborate with other departments within NEA, other agencies, as well as industries stakeholders to review and implement new pollution control measures and frameworks
Review work processes and practices to enhance effectiveness and productivity
Put up reports and make presentations to Senior Management on environmental pollution related matters
Work closely with other agencies to manage pollution and nuisance impact from industries
Contribute to and support other project work in NEA (e.g. management of workplace safety, representation on various teams/committees, etc.)
[What we are looking for]
Degree in Chemical/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering
Preferably 2 years or more of relevant working experience, in chemical industries, pollution control or environmental management
Self-motivated, independent, resourceful and able to foster teamwork
A good team player with strong interpersonal communication skills
Meticulous with an eye for detail
Organised, able to multi-task and prioritise tasks effectively
Mature, independent and resourceful
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.