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Energy Market Authority

Engineer - Senior Principal Engineer (Infrastructure Development/ CCSPO)

Energy Market Authority

Contract

What the role is

Energy powers our economy, lights up our city and connects us all. From ensuring a reliable energy supply, promoting a competitive energy market, and catalysing innovation in a dynamic energy industry, we are looking for individuals who share our vision of “Our Clean Energy Future: Resilient, Sustainable, Competitive”. If you are seeking a career where you can build a sustainable energy future for Singapore, EMA is the place for you.

What you will be working on

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a key decarbonisation pathway for Singapore to achieve our international climate targets, particularly for hard-to-abate, emissions-intensive sectors such as energy & chemicals, power, and waste. The CCS Programme Office (CCS PO) is responsible for developing and implementing the first cross-border CCS project in Singapore, and planning for future phases. This will be a complex, multi-domain and multi-year endeavour that supports Singapore’s economic competitiveness in a low-carbon future. Join us in this excellent opportunity to be part of a challenging, impactful and fulfilling journey for a landmark project in Singapore’s sustainability efforts. As a member of the CCS PO, you will be part of the dynamic and multi-disciplinary team tasked to plan and develop CCS infrastructure, to support Singapore's overall decarbonization efforts in achieving our net-zero goals. Together with the team, you will: - Plan and develop domestic CCS infrastructure to aggregate CO2 for export. This includes the phasing of CCS infrastructure such as carbon capture and aggregation facilities and pipelines - Evaluate technical proposals and plans for CCS infrastructure, considering relevant industry standards, regulations and engineering best practices - Work with a private sector lead developer to establish pre-qualification criteria, technical specifications for each segment of the value chain (e.g. capture, aggregation, transport, and storage) to ensure that designs are fit for purpose, safe, reliable and have reasonable costs - Establish business/operating rules, procedures, processes and parameters for open access as well as reliable, safe and efficient CCS operations end-to-end.

What we are looking for

- Possess good project management skills for industrial or infrastructure projects - Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and influence both industry stakeholders and senior management - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to be able to distil complex information, assess trade-offs, and propose practical solutions - Proactive towards learning and problem solving - Driven and resourceful, whether working independently or as part of a team - A good understanding of process industries and experience in CCS solutions (e.g. capture technologies, CO2 transport) will be considered favourably - Experience in the development and operationalisation of technical, financial and/or commercial frameworks in the petrochemical industry is preferred but not essential.

About Energy Market Authority

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is statutory board under the Singapore Ministry or Trade and Industry (MTI). Through our work, we seek to build a clean energy future that is resilient, sustainable and competitive. We aim to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore. At EMA, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning and employee well-being. Joining us means embarking on a meaningful career where you will be part of a transformative journey towards a clean energy future, experiencing a unique adventure of discovery and growth. We empower our people to drive innovation at every level Our open culture encourages teams to embrace diverse perspectives, enabling you to push beyond the status quo We are committed to energising your growth through ample opportunities for skill development. helping you become an expert in your field and a valuable asset to the energy industry. You also stand to enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits which are designed to meet your needs and prioritise your holistic well-being. Visit:ww.ema.gov.sg for more information.