Principal/Senior Engineer, Facilities (Electrical)

Job Description:

Electrical Operations & Reliability

· Ensure high availability of substations, transformers, switchgear, UPS, emergency generators, and electrical distribution systems.

· Lead response and recovery during power interruptions and critical utility events.

· Drive preventive, predictive, and reliability-cantered maintenance programs.

· Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for electrical failures and power quality issues.

Engineering & Capacity Planning

· Support fab expansion, capacity upgrades, and new tool installations.

· Conduct load studies, short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, and arc flash assessments.

· Develop long-term electrical infrastructure plans aligned with manufacturing growth.

Project Management

· Lead electrical upgrade and expansion projects from design through commissioning.

· Manage consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

· Review engineering designs, technical specifications, and construction documentation.

Safety & Compliance

· Ensure compliance with Singapore electrical, safety, and environmental regulations.

· Develop and maintain LOTO, emergency response, and electrical safety procedures.

· Support audits, inspections, and risk assessments.

Energy & Sustainability

· Serve as site Energy Manager or support corporate energy management programs.

· Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.

· Support energy management and sustainability initiatives.

· Monitor utility performance and implement optimization programs.

Principal Engineer Responsibilities (for Principal Level)

· Serve as site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical systems.

· Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

· Establish engineering standards and best practices.

· Lead critical troubleshooting and strategic infrastructure planning.

Job Requirement:

● Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.

● Minimum 5 years of facilities or electrical engineering experience.

● Experience in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, data centre, or other critical manufacturing environments.

● Strong knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems, UPS, generators, and power distribution.

● Proven track record leading complex electrical projects and reliability programs.

● Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.

● Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM).