Terence Tian Ping Yu
My company and my job
I am an engineer in Regional Network East cable team, which oversees the operation and maintenance of high voltage cables and conducts cable diversion works for national projects such as advance cable diversion for the Land Transport Authority’s North South Corridor and Cross Regional Line projects. Outside of our core responsibilities, we are also trained to handle work exigencies. Faced by border closures, safe distancing measures and manpower constraints during the pandemic two years ago, I was tasked to gather and collate information such as workers’ particulars, dormitory details, periodic commuting arrangements and Covid-19 status to ensure we have sufficient workforce in case of emergencies.
Why I chose this line of work
With a strong passion in power engineering, I decided to choose SP to fulfil my eight months internship as part of my university course requirement. It was an eye-opening experience to work behind the scenes, handling daily electricity network operations and maintenance work that powers the entire Singapore. After the internship, it affirmed my decision to take up the SgIS Mid-Term Scholarship with SP.
My greatest achievement
Attaining my high-voltage (66kV) switching certification gave me the greatest satisfaction. I am now authorised to operate and supervise electricity operations that impact key commercial customers with high electricity demand. I look forward to attaining my Professional Engineering certification to sharpen my engineering knowledge and skills to be a competent engineer. There are stringent examinations and interviews with the Professional Engineers Board in Singapore and only upon passing these hurdles, can one be qualified as a Professional Engineer.
Training and support
With a strong emphasis on training and development, we can apply for suitable courses easily. Singapore Institute of Power and Gas, our in-house training arm, provides many learning opportunities such as in areas of operations and maintenance, sustainable energy solutions and planning.
Some advice
SP is a leading company in the energy sector that offers great exposure for aspiring power engineers. You will be enthralled to work at the nation’s world-class grid with networks that consistently rank amongst the most reliable networks in the world. With an expansion into the sustainability sphere, there are also abundant opportunities to widen your portfolio to work on low carbon, smart energy solutions!
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