Assistant Engineering Manager (Labelling and Standards Department)

[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

Your key role is to continually improve energy efficiency in the household sector and other sectors through the administration and enforcement of the Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme (MELS) and Mandatory Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) under the Energy Conservation Act (ECA).

You will be responsible for administering the Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme (MELS) and Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for regulated goods:

• Evaluate applications for MELS and MEPS from retailers and suppliers

• Conduct compliance checks on retailers and suppliers to ensure correct MELS and MEPS labelling

• Conduct regular verification testing to ensure that the energy performance of the registered goods falls within conformance limits.

• Support the conduct of feasibility studies/outcomes/impacts studies/ surveys to assess the effectiveness and enhance MELS and MEPS initiatives and legislation.

• Review MELS and MEPS levels of regulated goods (e.g air-con)

• Support development of labelling scheme and legislation by assess feasibility of extending MELS and MEPS to new appliances and equipment

• Engage suppliers and retailers and oversee updates to the MELS/MEPS website

[What we are looking for]

The job might be for you if you possess the following qualities:

• At least 5 - 8 years of working experience in a related engineering or environmental field and/or experience in laboratory testing of appliances

• Knowledge of engineering thermodynamics

• Knowledge of O&M principles of household appliances

• Knowledge of international test standards

• Outgoing and pleasant personality

• Mature, independent, and resourceful

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Highly self-motivated

• Patient with a people-oriented disposition

• Strong analytical abilities

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