We flick on the switch and the lights come on. Our fingers press on the remote control and the television comes to life. These are all things we take for granted in our daily lives but behind that flick of the switch is a tireless team that ensures we continually get reliable and quality electrical supply. We meet two Singapore Power scholars who tell us what it takes to keep Singapore illuminated.

By Eliza Hamizah

When was the last time you experienced a major blackout? If you have to dig deep into your memory to remember the last time you experienced a blackout, you’re not alone. Singapore holds the distinction of having one of the world’s fewest and shortest electricity outages.

Who do we thank for this enviable track record? The humble engineers working behind the scenes at Singapore Power (SP).

Working round the clock, they ensure that SP’s network equipment is well-maintained so that customers receive a continuous and efficient supply of electricity. SP engineers also play a part in powering our country’s economy. The electricity network is constantly undergoing expansion to provide electrical supply to new residential, commercial and industrial users.

As Cheung Kit and Kenneth Yeo embark on the second year of their careers with Singapore Power this month, they proudly review the expansive portfolios and enriching experiences they have accumulated under their belts.

By Wendy Ng

“Singapore Power is like this bottle of water, or even this table,” 24-year-old Cheung Kit explains, motioning to the respective items.

“These might not seem much to you, but you are using them every day and they are always there when you need them. Likewise, you will not consciously think of the electricity and gas transmitted and distributed by Singapore Power because you can always count on them to be available. Most of the public are oblivious to the hard work that a lot of people put in behind the scenes to ensure that electricity and gas are delivered efficiently and reliably to you.”

Singapore Power offers attractive scholarship options for the discerning student. Two of the organisation’s scholars share with us how choosing Singapore Power has changed their lives for the better.

By Cheryl Tay

Lee Hui Fang was browsing the BrightSparks website for an overseas finance scholarship when she came across Singapore Power.

“Singapore Power stood out as it was rare for non-government bodies to offer overseas finance scholarships. While I was initially attracted by the investment-related work at Singapore Power, I was subsequently impressed by the sincerity of their offer. They took the time to explain how I could contribute in an engineering-based environment,” the 24-year-old says.

SP scholar Elysia Low has continually proven her mettle as a Management Associate in the organisation.

By Cheryl Lim

It’s unusual to find a female as inclined to engineering as 24-year-old Elysia Low.

Her interest in the subject was sown in her primary school years when she used to be a habitué at her uncle’s mechanic workshop, before the word “physics” made any sense to her.

“I started going to his shop when I was in primary school because it was near my house, and since both my parents were working,” Elysia shares. “Although it was just a car repair shop, there were many interesting gadgets to play with which I couldn’t find at home. And I didn’t have to worry about anything getting spoilt because there were always people who would repair them later!”

Years down the road, her experience of working on research projects as a student at Hwa Chong Institution further strengthened her inclinations towards the engineering field.