Engineering Intern (Plant Innovation & Transformation)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

YTL PowerSeraya Pte. Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of YTL Power International Berhad, is in the business of producing, wholesaling, trading and retailing of energy; with a primary focus on electricity. As an established player in Singapore's energy sector, it supplies the country's energy needs through its multi-utilities platform. With a licensed generation capacity of 3,100 MW*, it is one of Singapore's largest electricity generators.

The YTL PowerSeraya Group has three subsidiaries: the retail arm under the Geneco brand provides electricity price plans and energy solutions to homes and businesses, PetroSeraya is the fuel management arm of the Group, and Taser Power which operates Taser Power Plant.

Besides being a Plaque of Commendation (GOLD) awardee at the National Trade Union Congress's May Day Awards 2023, YTL PowerSeraya has adopted three Tripartite Standards under the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices, and has committed to be a fair and progressive employer. To find out more about the organisation, please visit ytlpowerseraya.com.

*As at 4 February 2026, our registered generating capacity with EMA is 2,487 MW.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Engineering Intern, you will support operational transformation initiatives. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and transformation leads to analyse existing workflows, identify inefficiencies, and co-design practical solutions that enhance plant productivity, reliability, and safety.

• Participate in Lean waste elimination projects, focusing on minimising the 8 classic wastes (transport, inventory, motion, waiting, over-processing, overproduction, defects, underutilised talent).
• Conduct process walkdowns, map value streams, and propose improvement actions.
• Support the development of RACI matrices to clarify roles and responsibilities across departments.
• Assist in cascading and tracking KPI performance from management down to the operational level.
• Contribute to Kaizen events and ideation workshops, helping generate and evaluate improvement ideas.
• Collect and analyse operational data to support decision-making and transformation dashboards.
• Document "before" vs "after" states of improvement projects to visualise impact.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate student in Process / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong analytical mindset and interest in process optimisation.
• Comfortable working on site in an operational plant environment.
• Familiar with Excel, PowerPoint, and basic process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Draw.io).
• Curious, proactive, and willing to challenge the status quo constructively.
• Familiarity with Lean / Kaizen / Six Sigma concepts.

OTHER INFORMATION

What You'll Gain

• Firsthand exposure to transformation projects in the energy sector.
• Opportunity to practice Lean thinking in complex industrial environments.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and management teams.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and transformation leaders.
• A chance to leave a tangible legacy by contributing to high-impact Kaizen initiatives.

Internship Period

• Available to commence from mid-August 2026 onwards, for a minimum of 3 months.

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - YTL PowerSeraya Pte. Limited