Senior Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Our client, a leading petrochemical MNC is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to be responsible for championing their 3-Year Maintenance Plan (3YMP) by translating this into a Preventive Maintenance program and growing existing CAPEX projects to keep their chemical plants in optimal condition. The ideal candidate is expected to have a strong mechanical background in the petrochemical industry & exposure to industrial standards such as API.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the Year Maintenance Plan in collaboration with the Maintenance team.

• Design and implement the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program, identifying assets requiring maintenance through risk assessments, asset criticality analysis, statutory guidelines, internal policies, and historical performance data.

• Define the appropriate type, frequency, and methods for preventive maintenance activities, referencing manufacturer recommendations, legal requirements, industry standards, and warranty conditions.

• Determine required procedures, tools, and resources for maintenance tasks, working closely with the Maintenance Planner to finalize scopes of work.

• Identify and plan Capex projects based on operational or sustainability goals, prepare tender documents, and execute projects in accordance with organizational standards (e.g., Management of Change and Project Management frameworks).

• Conduct inspections to assess engineering work quality and the integrity of existing systems or infrastructure, recommending necessary corrective actions to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.

• Analyze inspection data and generate actionable insights via Work Out Of Inspection processes.

• Drive maintenance optimization and promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and asset reliability.

• Provide technical troubleshooting support, perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), and develop corrective and preventive action plans.

• Assist and mentor technicians on complex technical issues.

• Perform basic quality control checks on assets and processes.

• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors and vendors, serving as the main liaison in alignment with contract management procedures.

• Support internal and external audits, including authority inspections and customer assessments.

• Participate in or lead company-wide initiatives and pilot projects.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5-10 years of relevant experience in maintenance engineering.

• Strong foundation in maintenance, operations, safety protocols, and product knowledge.

• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and best practices.

• Proficient in data analysis and capable of translating insights into actionable improvements.

• Knowledge of industrial standards (e.g., API, ASME, or similar) familiarity with API 653 and/or 570 is a plus.

  Interested candidates may email your resume to Alycia Lim ([Confidential Information])

  We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

  Alycia Lim Hui Choo

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