ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites applicants to join the Finance Department as an Executive. This is a 3-year contract position.

Executive (Finance Department) [NIE]

Responsibilities

You will be part of the team which handles payments and other student-related financial matters for the institute. Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering Financial Aid schemes, e.g. PSEA, CPF, Mendaki, Tuition Fee loan, Study loan, scholarships and bursaries.
• Checking that payment transactions (e.g. supplier invoices, student claims) have appropriate certification and approvals before processing payments.
• Handling the financial accounts, preparing GST, audit schedules and financial statements for NIE Student Union.
• Responding timely to enquiries pertaining to student matters.
• Assisting in the design, implementation and review of financial processes, policies and guidelines for continuous improvements, through streamlining and automation.
• Handling ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.
• 2 or 3 years of working experience in accounting.
• Organized and meticulous in handling numbers and data.
• A team player with a positive working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience in SAP would be an added advantage.
• Able to adhere to timelines.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 3 January 2024.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to NIE campus.  This is subject to the availability of seats.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Strategize on maintenance, work instruction and methods to create plant equipment preventive maintenance procedures.
• Support in the planning of routine maintenance of production equipment.
• Analyze breakdowns, diagnose faults, and lead time critical equipment repairs. Implement preventive measures to improve machine reliability.
• Work with reliability engineers to improve equipment performance and extend equipment useful life cycle.
• Oversee and control maintenance costs. Manage budget for equipment upgrades and replacements.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians in equipment operating concepts and maintenance techniques.
• Function as project development member to install or upgrade equipment. Schedule and obtain project material and manpower.
• Support Plant EHS and quality initiatives and targets.                                                          
• Responsible for developing budgets and long-range plans based on company growth and future maintenance needs.         

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance (corrective, preventive, predictive) of plant equipment, wet process and dryer, dry blending and packaging, Clean In Place systems, warehouse in comply with the Site Safety and GMP procedures to ensure good uptime and good MTBF.
• Responsible for support the equipment qualification and validation, such as walkdown, punch list commissioning, IQ/ OQ/ PQ for any new project.
• Responsible for execution of work order and record job performed via MAXIMO system.
• Responsible for writing Job Aids and Maintenance SOP writing, CCA and ER investigation.
• Manage and lead contractor, vendors and service providers to perform maintenance or project works.
• Responsible for Maintenance budge for area of responsibilities
• Lead and Take part in continuous improvement efforts/ projects.
• May act as delegate to the Engineering Manager when required. 
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Aerospace/aeronautical or related discipline
• Min 5 - 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing plant
• Prior experience with packaging processes ideal
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good team player and able to multi-tasks
• Able to react effectively to dynamic Manufacturing environment and able to work independently

*Kindly note this position is based in Tuas.

The base pay for this position is

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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