Assistant Engineer, Maintenance (District Cooling)

About the role

This Assistant Engineer, Maintenance position is responsible for maintaining District Cooling System (DCS) plants, Retail Cooling Monitoring (RCM) and other field works. The role supports the implementation and monitoring of service and maintenance programmes, supervises maintenance processes including externally sourced contractors, and helps the Engineer with calibrations, control troubleshooting and facility improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the service and maintenance programme, and support analysis and optimisation of plant maintenance.
• Supervise and implement all maintenance processes, including those carried out by external contractors, and support maintenance contract management.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities to detect and resolve problems.
• Assist the Engineer with calibrations and control troubleshooting as required.
• Assign and release work orders to maintenance specialists and contractors, and close work orders and service requests once completed.
• Ensure maintenance methods comply with established standards and procedures, and document all maintenance records for tracking and audit.
• Oversee equipment stock and place orders for new supplies when needed.
• Help analyse and implement facility enhancement and improvement works.
• Administer the Permit To Work system and uphold a safe working environment, complying with company policies, government legislation and safety requirements such as machine guarding, LOTO, work at height and hot work.
• Perform other duties reasonably requested by the immediate supervisor.

Required profile

• Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Control & Instrumentation or Air-conditioning Engineering; higher NITEC holders with relevant DHCS experience are considered favourably.
• Keen interest in developing a career in the DHCS business.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good awareness of health, safety and environment with a strong safety mindset.
• Willingness to perform 12-hour rotating shifts at various sites.

Required skills

• Understanding of the technical features of ACMV and District Cooling Systems.
• Practical experience with Energy Management Systems, and familiarity with local and remote control and monitoring systems and instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of facilities, machines and equipment.