Job Description
Job Title:  Specialist Associate (Facility Manager, SJINML)
Posting Start Date:  11/02/2026

Job Description

A Specialist Associate is required to assist in the maintenance and management of the St. John’s Island National Marine Laboratory (SJINML), a marine station locate on St. John’s Island, Singapore. 

 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: 
    • Manage facility Managing Agent (MA) on the routine scheduled inspections and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to prevent failures. 
  • Manage facility MA on the general maintenance of the SJINML facilities and infrastructure, including the maintenance of seawater pumps and aquaria systems, facilities and safety management. 
  • Repairs and Renovations: 
    • Manage facility MA to execute building maintenance, including painting, carpentry, drywall repair, and lighting, to keep facilities functional. 
    • Assist in facility upgrading and renovation works •Safety & Compliance: 
    • Monitor building security and fire systems, ensuring all areas meet the latest safety compliance. 
    • Review safety risk assessments (RA) and standard operating procedure (SOP) plans for facility. 
    • Assist the Safety Coordinator/s on safety matters including documentation and reporting 
  • Emergency Response: Serve as a primary contact for facility-related emergencies. 
  • Vendor Management: 
    • Coordinate with external contractors on works that required specialized maintenance. 
    • General admin work related to facility.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain logs of maintenance activities, repairs, and inventory of supplies. 
  • Assist in logistics for SJINML activities and programmes at large 
  • Any other duties assigned by supervisor. 

Qualifications

  • Technical Knowledge: Familiar with working system in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. 
  • Troubleshooting: Good analytical skills to diagnose technical issues. 
  • Physical Stamina: Ability to perform manual labour, including lifting equipment, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces. 
  • Minimum NITEC/ NTC 2/ Diploma in any relevant field preferably Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering. Must be able to read and interpret circuit drawings for electrical and electronics and manage basic plumbing. 
  • First aider experience and Class 3 driving licence would be useful.
  • Job location is St John's Island and travel to work includes ferry ride. Candidate must be able to swim. He/she/they should be prepared to work in offshore location. 
  • As the job requires frequent interaction with students and researchers, good communication skills and a positive attitude is required. 
  • Candidate should be self-motivated and able to work in a team and individual. 

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Tropical Marine Science Institute

Department : St John's Island National Marine Laboratory

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 31762

Req ID:  31762