Intern, Mechanical Equipment
Jurong Port · Singapore
1. Policy Development
- Research best practices and regulatory standards (e.g., WSH Guidelines, Singapore Standards
- Draft equipment policy guidelines covering safety, operational boundaries, and enforcement
- Define categories and criteria for acceptable mechanical equipment
2. Approval Process Design
- Map out workflows for equipment registration and approval
- Propose digital forms/checklists for equipment submission and documentation
- Identify roles and responsibilities for approvals and escalations
3. System Testing & Implementation
- Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system roll out, and users engagement.
- Assist in the development of a centralised system for tracking registered equipment, expiry dates, and inspection history.
4. Project Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain clear documentation of processes, templates, and policies
- Support in preparing materials for external & internal briefings.
5. Mechanical Enhancement Trials
- Participate in pilot trials involving mechanical enhancements to forklifts and other port equipment
- Assist in documenting trial objectives, capturing observations, and consolidating operational feedback
Jurong Port Pte Ltd is a port operator headquartered in Singapore. Jurong Port, which operates the only multi-purpose port in Singapore, handles bulk, break-bulk and containerised cargo. It handled over 40,000 vessel-calls annually in 2019.
The port owns and operates its own subzone located in the town of Jurong East in Singapore. It is bounded by Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, Jurong Pier Road, Jurong Island Highway, Seraya Avenue and Sugnei Jurong, including Pulau Damar Laut.
Jurong Port is in the process of strengthening its operational safety and efficiency standards by establishing a structured policy and systematic process governing the use of mechanical equipment (e.g., forklifts, mobile elevated working platform, wheel loaders, excavators, bull dozer) within port premises. This includes ensuring all equipment entering the port meets safety, regulatory, and operational requirements.