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National Environment Agency

Engineering Manager/Asst Engineering Manager (Industry Reg 1 Dept) - Contract

National Environment Agency

Fixed TermsClosed

What the role is

The Carbon Mitigation Division (CMD) administers the Energy Conservation Act and the Carbon Pricing Act to mitigate greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions from the industrial and household sectors. For this role, you will join NEA as a member of a team within the Industry Regulation 1 Department (IR1D) of the Carbon Mitigation Division, which administers the measurement, reporting and verification requirements under the Carbon Pricing Act. Your work will be technical in nature and will involve liaising closely with industrial facilities and accredited auditors to ensure their compliance to regulatory requirements. Your job will involve both desk bound work and on-site inspections of industrial facilities.

What you will be working on

You will be responsible for the following:

  • Validate the monitoring plan or changes to the monitoring plan submitted by taxable facilities

  • Conduct surveillance audit on accredited auditors during their verification of the GHG emissions and production data of taxable facilities, and assess compliance with regulatory requirements

  • Document findings/observations after each surveillance audit and follow up with verifiers to address compliance issues (if any)

  • Verify the accuracy of the GHG emissions reports and production data reports submitted by taxable facilities, and follow up with taxable facilities to address compliance issues (if any)  

  • Analyse GHG emissions and product data trends of taxable facilities and present findings to companies’ management 

  • Liaise with industrial facilities to address queries, and assist them in the registration and submission process for regulatory requirements

What we are looking for

  • Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

  • At least 10 years of working experience in an industrial plant is preferred

  • Knowledge of ISO 14064-3, GHG protocol and relevant IPCC guidelines would be an advantage

  • Highly self-motivated, independent and resourceful

  • Meticulous with an eye for detail

  • Organised and able to multi-task

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, eg. Word and Excel

  • Good team player and strong interpersonal communication skills

  • Prior working experience in energy related technical fields or accounting/auditing would be an advantage

  • 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.

About National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations. For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg