(i) An Assistant Project Officer is responsible to (a) assist senior officers in feasibility study, investigation, analysis, report writing, design, installation, operation, inspection, testing and commissioning, maintenance and repair in relation to a wide range of electrical & mechanical (E&M) systems and equipment; (b) provide technical support in design, procurement, assessment, project management and other technical services; (c) assist in contract management and supervising contractors’ staff; (d) take up administrative works including workshop management, preparation of analysis and investigation report; (e) provide technical support in the management and administration of innovation & technology (I&T) projects; and (f) assist in the implementation of E&M asset digitization programmes; and (g) undertake other duties as assigned by his/her superiors from time to time.
(ii) Successful candidates may be required to : (a) work irregular hours / in remote areas / in harsh conditions; (b) perform shift duty / stand-by duty / on-call duty / emergency duty; (c) wear uniform / protective clothing; (d) carry pager / mobile phone; (e) work with computer; (f) perform self-drive duty; and (g) perform any other duties as required.

Candidates should (a)(i) possess a Higher Diploma in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Automobile, Electronics, Computer, Information Technology, or Building Services discipline) from a Hong Kong polytechnic university / polytechnic, the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education or a technical institute / technical college, or equivalent; and have a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification full time working experience in the above-mentioned engineering field; or (a)(ii) possess a Higher Diploma in Engineering, Science or Technology field from a Hong Kong polytechnic university / polytechnic, the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education or a technical institute / technical college, or equivalent; and a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification full time working experience in innovation & technology projects, asset digitization, data analysis, predictive maintenance or energy management related to electrical and mechanical engineering field [including electrical / mechanical / building services / electronics / information / biomedical systems and equipment or motor vehicles]; and (b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent (See Note 1).

[Candidates are required to submit an introductory essay with no more than 500 words in English or Chinese to introduce their relevant experience, particularly their involvement in innovation and technology projects or what they can contribute to innovation in the Electrical & Mechanical engineering field. Applications without the introductory essay will not be considered.]