Steam Boiler Engineer

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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

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