Job Description

[What the role is]
The Construction Noise & Vehicular Emissions Department (CNVED) is responsible for regulating and enforcing against excessive noise from construction sites and emissions from vehicles and Off-Road Diesel Engines (ORDE). ORDE refer to machinery and off-road vehicles that are equipped with diesel engine(s) used in industry (e.g., forklifts and generators) and construction sites (e.g., construction equipment such as cranes and excavators). ORDEs with inadequate pollution control technology or that are poorly maintained can emit high amounts of harmful air pollutants during their operation.

[What you will be working on]

You will plan and implement initiatives to minimise pollution from ORDE and take enforcement actions against errant ORDE suppliers and users who contravene the Environmental Protection & Management (Off-Road Diesel Engines) Regulations. Your primary duties will include the following:

Prepare requirement specifications, call, evaluate and award the tender for services to administer ORDE registration

Manage contractor administering ORDE registration

Oversee enhancement of IT system for ORDE registration

Perform technical assessment on applications to register ORDE

Review work instructions, standard operating procedures, policies and initiatives to control ORDE emissions

Work with stakeholders (i.e. ORDE suppliers and users) to raise awareness and promote compliance with the regulations

Organise and participate in enforcement operations against errant ORDE suppliers and users, including inspection of equipment and engines at industrial premises, construction sites and warehouses.

Handle and resolve public feedback on ORDE within the set service standard, including mobilising officers to conduct necessary surveillance and take enforcement action against errant suppliers and users.

We are looking for highly-motivated and independent individuals who enjoy working across departments within NEA, with other government agencies and the industry.

[What we are looking for]

Degree in Mechanical/Environmental Engineering

Good knowledge in engineering systems, principles and applications

Preferably with 2 years experience in mechanical-engineering related field

Keen interest in pollution control issues

Firm and articulate with good communication skills

Problem solving abilities with strong analytical reasoning and data analysis

Systematic and meticulous

Good team player and interacts and collaborate effectively with others

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

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