Executive Engineer / Senior Engineer (Inspectorate Department)

[What the role is]

NEA’s Pollution Control 1 Division (PCD1) administers the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and its Regulations to manage and control air, water and noise pollution, hazardous substances, and toxic industrial waste at industrial and trade premises.

A key role of the Inspectorate Department (ID) within PCD1 is to regulate and control pollution from the industrial and trade premises across Singapore. We are seeking suitable candidate(s) who can demonstrate strong leadership abilities, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, coupled with robust technical knowledge in pollution control, to oversee the operations in our division.

[What you will be working on]

You will be assigned to a catchment consisting of various types of industries (e.g., steel mill, shipyard, waste recycling, etc.) and will implement programmes to control pollution in your catchment.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Supervise a team to conduct inspections on industries, attend to 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 NEA projects (e.g. management of workplace safety, representation on various teams/committees, etc.)

[What we are looking for]

• Degree in Chemical / Environmental / Mechanical Engineering
• Self-motivated, independent, resourceful, and able to foster teamwork
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Meticulous with an eye for detail
• Organised, able to multi-task and prioritise tasks effectively
• Mature, independent, and resourceful
• Good writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.