Principal/Senior Engineer, Facilities (Electrical)
VANGUARD INTERNATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
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.
● 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).