Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY:

• In this role, you will be managing energy utilization on site and develop energy conservation strategy for the site. The energy management program shall comply with the Singapore Energy Conservation Act 2012. Besides, you will also manage the site energy efficiency program and introduce good energy management practices to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The program shall be in alignment with the global energy conservation program and global energy strategic initiatives. You will also responsible to develop or recommend site energy efficiency projects or special projects and coordinate with the Project Managers in implementing all energy efficiency projects or coordinate with maintenance/engineering managers to improve energy efficiency practices or operations. This include to develop and strategize yearly and long term energy capital projects to ensure continuous energy efficiency improvement and energy conservation sustainability.
• Implement any initiatives or policies established by NEA or related government agencies in the area of energy conservation to ensure that the sites are in compliance with such laws and regulations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Others job responsibilities of this role include:

Engineering

Lead in implementing the site’s energy conservation program and developing the site’s energy conservation policies

Lead in recommending proven energy savings program and initiatives

Manage the site energy conservation program with all stakeholders to ensure site wide consistency in energy awareness, energy conservation and active participation in our site energy conservation program

Continuously seek new energy conservation technologies with subject matter experts in Singapore, Corporation and worldwide to ensure long term sustainability in our energy conservation program and introducing innovations

Introduce in stages a computerized energy monitoring system for the site

Management of Resources

Work closely with a team comprising of engineers indirectly in implementing the site energy conservation program via a DMAIC approach

Collaborate, co-ordinate and communicate with all maintenance managers in evaluating HVAC and energy utilization of process equipment, in compliance with the site’s energy efficiency policies

Develop training program or promote energy efficiency program for the company to ensure high level of awareness by all employees in energy usage and energy efficiency in equipment operation

Management of Change Control

Lead the mindset change with promotion program, energy month program or other energy conservation activities on site to engage all employees in energy conservation and wastage reduction

Participate in selection of new equipment for new projects to ensure that selected equipment meets the green label program or equipment that are 'green' or high in energy efficiency in the market or are installed with special controls with energy efficiency features

Coordinate with procurement department to incorporate energy efficiency statement in the bidding/procurement specification for purchase of new equipment

Management of Maintenance, Utilities & Facilities

Oversee utility / process / system energy efficiency program – compilation of data, analysis of data and recommendation to stakeholders to reduce wastage or find alternative energy efficient methodology

Coordinate with maintenance and utilities managers to ensure all equipment have an effective PM or predictive program to ensure all equipment are in high energy efficiency operations

Management of Capital Plans & Projects

Lead and recommend energy efficient process, system or proven equipment to Project Engineers in their capital planning process or in their capital procurement plan

Coordinate and update global energy project planning system to maintain a good energy conservation pipeline for each year and over a 3-5 years period to ensure energy sustainability and reducing site energy consumption levels

Cost / Budget Control and Management

Develop a system and program to track new energy conservation projects, cost savings from new initiatives and prepare stretch goal for each year to reduce cost of energy for the site

Compile utility budgets and document all energy conservation measures for global and agencies reporting, where necessary to meet regulatory requirements

VC, RFT, Kaizen Program

Collaborate, co-ordinate, communicate, manage and implement energy cost savings initiatives through the site MPS system or Kaizen program

KPI, Compliance, Standards & New Technologies

Develop, tracks and manages department key performance indices and oversees reporting is in alignment to department, site and corporate requirements

Responsible for the compliance commitments related to engineering maintenance and systems

Develop, reviews and modifies new or existing site standards for maintenance and projects

Evaluate new technologies and apply them within the facility as required

EHS

Advocate for EHS improvement initiatives, and draws from industry network to implement best practices

Technical Competencies

Expert in Energy Conservation Technologies, Proven Energy Savings Program, Standards and Benchmarking.

Expert in the practical application of theoretical engineering knowledge

Expert in the development and monitoring of engineering budgets

Expert in planning of engineering and non-engineering activities in support of role

Expert in the principles and application of risk based decision

cGMP Standards

Consistently demonstrates advanced understanding of the importance of cGMP and WQS standards

Consistently demonstrates an advanced understanding of the importance of cGMP regulations related to their work and consistently develops and executes appropriate solutions

Seek opportunities to improve company cGMP standards and move company towards goal of Sustainable Compliance

Problem Solving

Demonstrate creativity, maturity and foresight in providing solutions which are highly innovative, practical for implementation and may have strategic impact

Lead cross-functional teams in the evaluation and resolution of complex problems with potential impact across business units and demonstrates ability to make rapid rational decisions under pressure

Leading Self or Others, and Department

Responsible for managing a group(s) of technical and non-technical staff

Trains/supervises and provides direction to staff

Pursue additional technical training via external seminars and industry forums

Administer the performance management process (PMP) and utilizes the results as a basis for establishing specific measurable and achievable objectives

Additional Assignment

Perform job assignments by Supervisor pertaining to equipment or system or documentation or housekeeping

Participate in EHS, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable. This can include specific duties involving in maintaining qualified status of equipment by timely application of and reporting exceptions to the GMP systems supporting the qualified state.

Supervise and oversee Third Party Contractors, where applicable.

Any other tasks as and when assigned by Supervisors.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

Bachelor of Engineering (prefers in the related field) or equivalent

Singapore Certified Energy Manager

Advance degree, such as Masters, would be a plus

Work experience required with 5-10years experience in pharmaceutical or related industry

Demonstrate leadership behavior in alignment with our leadership standards

Functional Competencies

Demonstrated project management expertise to execute large and/or complex projects, work in cross-functional teams to complete projects successfully within budget, schedule and quality requirements

Knowledge of applicable regulations and divisional policies/guidelines, especially equipment design, equipment qualification, preventive maintenance and calibration

Demonstrated capability in vendor service contracts management

Demonstrated knowledge of our System Life Cycle Methodology

Understands maintenance programs and requirements (reliability-centered, preventative, predictive)

Stewardship awareness, including cGMP, regulatory inspection preparation, and SHE

Demonstrated capability in the application of appropriate trouble-shooting and problem solving techniques

Effective communication skills, ability to lead cross-functional teams

Ability to coach, motivate, and lead others through change

Demonstrated business acumen, including:

Performance planning: objectives setting, metrics, action plan, reviews

Financial stewardship: cost, budget, capacity planning, spares management

Understands the site value stream and is customer focused

This is a career conversion program under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:

• Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only
• PMETs/Mid-Careerist with no prior work experience in Biopharma industry are welcomed to apply
• Open to two years contract

Required Skills:

Capital Management, Data Compilation, Energy Consumption, Energy Demand Management, Energy Efficiency, GMP Compliance, Maintenance Engineering, Maintenance Management, Organizational Performance Management, Strategy Plan, Systems Engineering, Technical Training

Preferred Skills:

Auditing, Automation Engineering, Budget Management, Business Transformation, Capital Planning, Change Management, Construction, Contract Engineering, Cost Reduction, Creativity, Energy Conservation, Energy Engineering, Energy Management, Group Problem Solving, Industry Knowledge, Initiative Activity, Leadership, Manufacturing, Prioritization, Process Planning, Project Engineering, Quality Management, Risk Assessments, Risk Management, Safety Practices

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

NA

Job Posting End Date:

09/30/2026

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