Engineer - Senior Principal Engineer (System Stability and Planning Department)
About this role
[What the role is]
System Stability & Planning Department (SSPD), under the Power System Operation Division, is responsible for ensuring the medium- to long-term security, stability, and reliability of Singapore’s electricity and natural gas systems. The department conducts system studies and planning assessments to ensure that future energy demand can be met reliably and securely.[What you will be working on]
- Review and assess licensees’ proposed Ten-Year Transmission Network Development Plans against planning criteria to ensure the secure and reliable operation of the electricity and natural gas systems.
- Perform system studies to assess the impact on the electricity and gas systems arising from new proposed power plants or consumer installations connected to the network.
- Review power plant performance to ensure compliance with technical regulatory requirements, including on-site witnessing of generator testing.
- Conduct studies on electricity and gas interdependency to ensure sufficient survival time for the gas network, as well as the security and stability of the power system.
- Regularly review technical requirements for facilities providing ancillary services to maintain the security and stability of the power system.
- Conduct technical reviews of proposed facilities that may provide ancillary services through EMC’s procurement process.
- Review facility registrations for participation in NEMS and ensure compliance with Market Rules and the System Operation Manual.
- Review and update department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work processes to ensure alignment with ISO requirements and continuous quality system improvement.
- Oversee and coordinate all phases of the facility registration process, engaging stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant registration.
[What we are looking for]
- Relevant background or specialization in Engineering studies.
- The following knowledge/experience will be advantageous: power plant operations, natural gas system operations, natural gas flow analysis, and gas system simulation.
- A responsible team player with a positive working attitude, initiative, and the ability to work independently.
Company at a glance
The Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore's Smart Nation initiative and public sector digital transformation. We harness the power of technology to make lives better for citizens, businesses, international audiences and the public service sector.
Our mission: Engineering Digital Government, Making Lives Better.
Our goal is to create a government that is "Digital to the Core, and Serves with Heart". We achieve this by using technology to create services that are easy, seamless and secure for people to use, and placing the needs of citizens and businesses at the centre of everything we do.
As a digital government, our public officers are also able to continually upskill, adapt to new challenges and work more effectively across agencies as well as with citizens and businesses in Singapore.
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