I am currently looking for a Operations & Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) for one of my clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a huge organization focusing on the Operations & Maintenance function within the Pharmaceutical or Data Center industry.
Job: Operations & Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)
Location: Tuas, Singapore
Salary: SGD 4,000 - SGD 6,000
Type: Full Time
- Actively participate in EHSS activities, including reporting hazards, unsafe conditions, near misses, and contributing to monthly EHSS reporting.
- Ensure compliance with company EHSS policies, procedures, and local statutory regulations.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping within assigned work areas and ensure site safety requirements are consistently followed.
- Conduct risk assessments, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and implement appropriate control measures before maintenance activities.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all electrical maintenance activities are carried out safely and in accordance with permit-to-work requirements.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical systems and equipment, including switchgears, transformers, LV/MV systems, motors, VFDs, protective relays, UPS systems, and associated distribution equipment.
- Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to schedule, execute, and close maintenance work orders.
- Troubleshoot electrical faults and equipment failures to minimize downtime and restore operations efficiently.
- Monitor equipment performance, condition, and reliability, and recommend improvement measures where necessary.
- Conduct routine inspections, testing, calibration, and condition monitoring of electrical equipment.
- Support plant operation requirements and provide technical assistance during maintenance shutdowns and emergency situations.
- Coordinate with mechanical, instrumentation, and operations teams to ensure smooth plant operations.
- Lead or participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked to closure.
- Identify opportunities for improving equipment reliability, energy efficiency, productivity, and maintenance effectiveness.
- Develop and implement improvement projects, including system upgrades, equipment modifications, and reliability enhancement initiatives.
- Analyse maintenance and operational data to identify trends and recommend preventive actions.
- Coordinate and supervise contractors and vendors performing electrical maintenance or project work.
- Review technical specifications, scopes of work, method statements, and risk assessments submitted by contractors.
- Monitor project implementation to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets.
- Support commissioning and acceptance testing activities for new installations and modifications.
- Manage electrical spare parts inventory and maintain appropriate stock levels to support operational requirements.
- Monitor spare parts consumption and initiate replenishment processes when required.
- Ensure accurate inventory records and proper storage of critical electrical components.
- Prepare, review, and update maintenance procedures, SOPs, work instructions, OJT materials, and technical documentation.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, and statutory inspection reports.
- Conduct on-the-job training and competency assessments for technicians and new team members.
- Share technical knowledge and lessons learned from equipment failures and maintenance activities.
- Coordinate daily maintenance activities and prioritize work orders to ensure timely completion.
- Provide technical guidance and support to technicians and junior team members.
- Act as the designated lead for daily maintenance activities during the absence of the O&M Manager.
- Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning within the maintenance team.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent recognized engineering qualification.
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience in operations and maintenance of industrial plants, utilities, power generation facilities, energy infrastructure, or manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on experience with electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability engineering.
- Experience in managing contractors and maintenance service providers is preferred.
- Familiarity with CMMS platforms and maintenance planning processes.
- Experience budgeting and forecasting capital expenses.
- Good communication skills.
- Experience leading a team of technicians and working with stakeholders
