As a Technical Officer (TO), you will support the effective operation of laboratories, workshops and college-level facilities within the Electrical Engineering discipline. You will be responsible for asset and inventory management, procurement, and the maintenance and operation of labs and workshops to ensure a safe, well-maintained and operational training environment in accordance with institutional policies and audit requirements.
Institute of Technical Education
Technical Officer - School of Electrical Engineering [ITE College East]
Fixed Terms
Closing on 09 Mar 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Manage and maintain electrical engineering laboratories and workshops, including equipment, tools and training systems. Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs of laboratory and workshop equipment, and ensure proper housekeeping of facilities. Manage assets, stores and inventory, including asset tagging, stock control and regular inventory checks. Handle procurement of equipment, tools, consumables and training materials, including sourcing quotations and liaising with vendors. Prepare, issue and maintain laboratory and workshop training materials and equipment. Support the setup and operational readiness of labs and workshops for practical training and assessments. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, institutional procedures and equipment handling requirements. Maintain documentation and records related to maintenance, inventory, procurement and safety. Support internal and external audits (e.g. ISO and other audit exercises) by ensuring facilities and records are audit-ready. Maintain and upkeep college-level facilities related to laboratories and workshops. Perform any other operational or administrative duties as assigned.
What we are looking for
1. Suitable credentials in Electrical Engineering or related technical disciplines.
2. Relevant experience in laboratory, workshop or technical support environments.
3. Experience in asset management, inventory control and procurement processes.
4. Knowledge of laboratory/workshop safety practices and equipment maintenance.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
6. Good organisational skills with attention to detail.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Good communication and coordination skills.
9. Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems or operational processes.
About your application process
This job is closing on 09 Mar 2026.
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 Institute of Technical Education or the wider Public Service.
About Institute of Technical Education
The Institute of Technical Education is a globally-recognised world-class institution for excellence in technical education. Here, you make an extraordinary difference because ours is a unique Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on College Education. Our awards include the prestigious Singapore Quality Award with Special Commendation and the inaugural Harvard-IBM Innovations Award in Transforming Government, affirmations of transformational leadership and passionate staff who bring us closer to becoming a Global Leader for Innovations in Technical Education.
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