Job Responsibilities:

Maintenance Operations & Equipment Reliability

Assist the Maintenance Manager in overseeing daily plant maintenance operations to ensure high equipment reliability and minimal production downtime
Lead and supervise maintenance activities for processing equipment including pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, heat exchangers, valves, piping systems, and packaging machinery
Monitor equipment performance and implement reliability improvement, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for equipment failures and plant breakdowns
Coordinate closely with production team to maintain stable and efficient plant operations

Utilities & Plant Infrastructure

Oversee maintenance of plant utilities systems including boilers, steam systems, cooling towers, compressed air systems, chilled water systems, and water treatment facilities
Ensure utilities systems operate efficiently to support refinery, fractionation, and food ingredient production processes
Support plant shutdown, emergency maintenance, and recovery activities when required

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Plan and implement preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment lifespan and reduce unplanned downtime
Monitor and review maintenance schedules and work orders through CMMS system
Maintain proper maintenance documentation, equipment history, and service records
Evaluate spare parts usage and ensure availability of critical spare components

Team Leadership & Project Support

Supervise and guide maintenance engineers, technicians, contractors, and service vendors in daily maintenance activities
Allocate manpower and resources effectively to support plant maintenance requirements
Provide coaching and technical guidance to maintenance team members
Support plant engineering projects including equipment upgrades, process improvement initiatives, machinery installation, and plant modification works

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure maintenance activities comply with workplace safety regulations and company safety procedures
Enforce Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), and safe maintenance practices during all maintenance activities
Support compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO, food safety, and quality standards within manufacturing operations

Requirements

Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline
Candidates from edible oil refinery, food manufacturing, chemical, FMCG, palm oil, or process industries are preferred

Candidates are encouraged to apply this position via Apply Now button with the following information in the resume

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NG DIAUM YEE (R2198031)

EA Recruitment Pte Ltd

EA License No: 21C0492

Assistant Maintenance Manager (Food Manufacturing / Edible Oils)