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PUB, The National Water Agency

Asst Engineer / Sr Asst Engineer / Engineer (Operations), Johor River Waterworks

PUB, The National Water Agency

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 05 Sep 2025

What the role is

As an Assistant Engineer/ Senior Assistant Engineer / Engineer (Operations), you will be considered for deployment to Johor River Waterworks (Malaysia) to one of the following teams to manage and develop Singapore’s water resources.

What you will be working on

As a Shift Operator (Johor River Waterworks), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following : • Operate water treatment plant and equipment to produce potable water at prescribed quantity and quality, meeting WHO, USEPA and EPH guidelines • Carry out water sampling and laboratory tests to ensure water quality within prescribed control limits • Carry out administrative duties for water treatment plant operations related contracts according to contract specifications and requirements • Preparing and topping up various chemicals (alum, lime and fluoride) use in plant treatment processes Work Location – Kota Tinggi, Johor River Waterworks, Malaysia As a Shift Operator (Linggiu/ Pipeline), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following : • Monitor instruments at the dam and carry out routine checks for dam integrity or carry out routine inspection and valve operations along the pipelines • Carry out water sampling to ensure water quality within prescribed control limits • Carry out administrative duties for Linggiu Reservoir or Pipeline operations related contracts according to contract specifications and requirements • Supervise works performed by contractors to ensure compliance with requirements Work Location – Permas Jaya (Malaysia) /Kota Tinggi (Malaysia) During the course of the work, you may be required to work closely with departments, consultants, contractors and other public agencies.

What we are looking for

• Diploma in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics) and related engineering disciplines • Able to work on 3-rotating shift duties • Works well independently and also a good team player

About PUB, The National Water Agency

PUB is an organisation that is recognised internationally for good water management. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year 2006 in the international Global Water Awards. In 2008, PUB was awarded the Singapore Quality Award for business excellence. NEWater, Singapore's high-quality reclaimed water, also clinched the 'Environmental Contribution of the Year' at the Global Water Awards 2008. At PUB, the national water agency, you will enjoy opportunities to build a clear future for the water industry.

About your application process

This job is closing on 05 Sep 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within PUB, The National Water Agency or the wider Public Service.