Key Responsibilities
Reliability Engineering & Continuous Improvement
- Implement equipment reliability strategies, including RCFA, RCM, and FMEA.
- Identify and address recurring failures recommend design modifications, material upgrades, and operational changes to enhance uptime.
- Lead bad actor analysis and define long-term corrective actions with measurable outcomes (e.g., MTBF/MTTR improvements).
- Track, analyze, and report key reliability metrics to support KPI performance for the Maintenance & Engineering Manager.
Safety, Audit & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with HSE policies and procedures in all daily operations.
- Actively participate in safety programs, including PTW, LOTOTO, JHA, incident investigations, inspections, and emergency drills.
- Support internal and external audits (MOM, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, SS651).
- Drive risk mitigation through hazard identification, near-miss reporting, and timely closure of corrective actions.
SOP Development & Documentation
- Develop, review, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and maintenance checklists for mechanical and utility systems.
- Ensure all SOPs reflect best practices, regulatory compliance, and lessons learned from RCAs and incidents.
- Provide technical training and guidance to technicians to ensure effective SOP execution.
Team Supervision & Task Management
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of mechanical technicians and in-house contractors to ensure timely and safe execution of maintenance tasks.
- Assign and monitor jobs using CMMS and job sheets, ensuring proper resource allocation and schedule adherence.
- Mentor technicians on troubleshooting, safety, and best maintenance practices.
- Monitor contractor performance and enforce compliance with safety standards.
- Lead toolbox meetings and manage manpower planning, particularly during shutdowns and emergency works.
General Responsibilities
- Participate in shutdown planning and execution, ensuring timely and quality completion of all mechanical works.
- Lead or support small- to medium-scale capital projects, including scope development, budgeting, vendor management, installation, and commissioning.
- Collaborate with operations, E&I engineers, and vendors to align maintenance strategies with production requirements.
- Contribute to HSE initiatives, including audits, incident investigations, and LOTOTO programs.
Job Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years maintenance experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or process manufacturing environments.
- Proven expertise in handling rotating/static equipment, piping systems, and mechanical utilities.
- Hands-on experience with CMMS (e.g., SAP, MVP) and maintenance planning.
- Strong background in equipment and instrument reliability studies, preventive maintenance programs, and long-term improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of statutory regulations, including SS651, WSH Act, and MOM inspection protocols.
- Familiarity with predictive maintenance techniques and reliability engineering principles.
- Demonstrated ability in SOP development, technical documentation, and process compliance.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SS651, cGMP, clean design, and microbial control practices.
- HSE and Quality-minded attitude with proven commitment to compliance and safety.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Other Information:
Working Location: Tuas
