Steam Boiler Engineer

SOBONO ENERGY PTE. LTD. (SEPL)

Job Description

Position: Shift Supervisor / Steam Boiler Engineer (Grade 2)
Project: RExus Waste-to-Energy (WWtE) Plant, Singapore
Reporting To: Operations Manager (SEPL)

1. Role Overview

The Shift Supervisor / Steam Boiler Engineer (Grade 2) is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the RExus WWtE Plant on a rotating shift basis.

This role serves as the shift-in-charge, overseeing boiler, turbine and auxiliary systems during operations, and ensuring full compliance with statutory and internal operating standards.

The position is critical in maintaining plant availability and operational continuity under a shift system.

2. Key Responsibilities

2.1 Shift Operations & Plant Control

• Lead and supervise the shift team (Technicians and Boiler Attendants) to ensure safe and stable plant operation
• Operate and monitor: Moving floor biomass boiler system, Steam turbine generator (STG), Air-cooled condenser (ACC), Auxiliary systems (compressed air, demin plant, etc.
• Perform control room (DCS/SCADA) operations and field coordination
• Ensure proper plant start-up, shutdown and load adjustments

2.2 Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with: MOM boiler regulations; Internal SOPs and safety protocols; Enforce permit-to-work (PTW), lockout-tagout (LOTO), and safe isolation procedures
• Respond to emergencies and abnormal plant conditions as shift incident commander

2.3 Plant Performance & Reliability

• Maintain stable combustion and optimise boiler performance
• Monitor key parameters (steam pressure, temperature, emissions, etc.)
• Identify and escalate abnormalities affecting: plant efficiency; equipment integrity; emissions compliance
• Support availability targets through disciplined operational control

2.4 Coordination & Interface Management

• Coordinate with: SEPL day maintenance team; RBPL operations interface (as required); Feedstock handling team (for combustion stability feedback)
• Provide operational feedback on: biomass quality (moisture, LHV deviations); system constraints affecting plant performance

2.5 Maintenance Support

• Support routine and corrective maintenance activities during shift
• Ensure proper equipment isolation and reinstatement
• Participate in minor troubleshooting and first-level fault rectification

2.6 Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate shift logs and operational records
• Report incidents, trips and deviations promptly
• Support handover between shifts with clear communication

2.7 Team Leadership

• Supervise and guide technicians and boiler attendants
• Ensure discipline, competency and adherence to SOPs
• Support training and development of junior operators

3. Qualifications & Experience

• Steam Boiler Engineer Grade 2 certification (Singapore Polytechnic or other recognised/accredited equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in boiler or power plant operations
• Experience in: biomass, waste-to-energy, utility boilers or similar thermal plants preferred
• Familiarity with DCS/SCADA systems

4. Competencies

• Strong understanding of boiler combustion and steam systems
• Ability to operate under shift-based and high-responsibility environments
• Sound decision-making in real-time operational scenarios
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Safety-conscious with strong procedural discipline

5. Working Conditions

• 12-hour rotating shift (3-team system)
• Required to work on weekends and public holidays as per shift roster
• Exposure to industrial plant environment (heat, noise, mechanical systems)

6. Career Development Pathway

This role is structured as part of SEPL’s long-term O&M capability build-up:

• Shift Supervisor → Senior Shift Supervisor→ Assistant Operations Manager→ Operations Manager (Plant) → Regional O&M Leadership