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CANATEC PTE. LTD.

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Project Engineer (Data Centre)

Discussion

With our ongoing expansion, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated professional to join our growing company.

Key Responsibilities

1) Project Planning & Execution

  • Develop project schedules, resource forecasts, and risk mitigation plans.
  • Spearhead end-to-end project implementation (setup → commissioning → handover).
  • Manage vendors/subcontractors for quality, timeline, and cost adherence.

2) Technical Leadership

  • Review technical specifications, drawings, and scope documents for compliance.
  • Conduct equipment setup, startup, and commissioning of mechanical systems.
  • Troubleshoot post-handover technical issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Provide technical support and training to local partners on system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

3) Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure strict compliance withSingapore safety regulations(e.g., WSH Act).
  • Prepare and submit risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and safety reports.

4) Stakeholder Coordination

  • Serve as primary technical contact for clients, consultants, and vendors.
  • Lead project meetings and deliver progress updates to cross-functional teams.
  • Prepare progress payment claims, variation orders, and project documentation.

5) Continuous Improvement

  • Optimize project tracking methods and reporting tools for real-time visibility.
  • Develop and deliver operational/maintenance training to clients.

Requirements:

  • Min NITEC in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in project engineering, with hands-on experience in cooling systems, preferably involving data centre cooling solutions, CRAC, precision air-conditioning, or other mission-critical cooling infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project/Excel for scheduling and reporting.
  • Hands-on experience in the installation, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting of cooling systems.
  • Familiarity with Singapore's workplace safety regulations and industry standards.
  • Exceptional problem-solving, project management, decision-making skills and cross-functional coordination.
  • Ability to coordinate with customers, contractors, and internal teams, while handling project challenges and meeting deadlines under tight schedules and changing project priorities.
  • Willingness to travel extensively across ASEAN countries and China to support project execution.
  • Comfortable working at customer sites, construction sites, industrial facilities, and data centre environments.
  • Flexibility to work outside normal office hours when required to meet project schedules and commissioning activities.
  • Team player with a positive, motivated, and willing-to-learn attitude.

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