NEA’s Inspectorate Department (ID) administers the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and its Regulations to control air, water and noise pollution, as well as manage hazardous substances and toxic industrial wastes in industrial and trade premises.
National Environment Agency
Senior Engineering Executive/Engineering Executive (Inspectorate Department)
Fixed TermsClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be assigned to a catchment which consists of various types of industries (e.g. shipyards, pharmaceutical plants, chemical processing and storage installations etc) and will work in a team to administer and enforce pollution control regulations to ensure clean air and clean water. You will be responsible for the following:
Inspect trade and industrial premises to ensure that they comply with pollution control, hazardous substances and toxic industrial waste requirements
Perform investigations and carry out enforcement actions with regards to air, water, and noise pollution
Execute air and water sampling programmes
Respond to pollution incidents during and after office hours
Attend to feedback from public on pollution matters
Administer emission monitoring and surveillance systems
What we are looking for
Diploma in Chemical engineering, Environmental engineering, Mechanical engineering or other related engineering disciplines with 1-2 years of relevant working experience in an Engineering-related field. Fresh diploma graduates with a keen interest in environmental protection will also be considered
A good team player with strong interpersonal skills
Meticulous with an eye for detail
Mature, independent and resourceful
Preferably possess Class 3 driving licence
Able and willing to work on weekends and after office hours on occasions when needed
About your application process
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 National Environment Agency or the wider Public Service.
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
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