Site Technician (Surveying and Instrumentation)

About the role

Sin Chew Woodpaq Pte Ltd is hiring a Site Technician for surveying and instrumentation work, based in Tuas, Singapore, with projects mainly in eastern Singapore. The position is full-time on a 5.5-day workweek, and no prior working experience is required as on-the-job training is provided.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with site measurement, levelling and setting-out works, including establishing and verifying reference points, floor levels and installation positions.
• Transfer floor markings and reference points from raised floors to structural slabs, and support the setting out of foundations, pedestals, machinery bases and equipment positions.
• Use measuring and surveying equipment such as laser levels and auto levels, and check dimensions, floor levels, alignment and installation positions.
• Record measurements and maintain basic site measurement records.
• Support pedestal installation, machinery positioning, equipment installation, machinery move-in and other project activities.
• Assist supervisors and project teams during site inspections and preparation works.
• Read and interpret basic technical drawings and measurements, and maintain good housekeeping and safe working conditions while complying with company safety procedures and customer site requirements.

Required profile

• Fresh ITE and Polytechnic graduates from relevant technical disciplines, including civil and structural engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, precision engineering, built environment, engineering surveying, construction-related technical courses or other relevant ITE or Polytechnic programmes.
• No prior working experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Positive working attitude and willingness to learn.
• Able and willing to commit to a 5.5-day workweek and to travel between project sites mainly in eastern Singapore.
• Comfortable working in industrial and customer site environments.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.

Required skills

• Ability to understand basic technical drawings and measurements is an advantage.
• Basic use of surveying instruments such as laser levels and auto levels.