Maintenance Engineer (5 Days | Building Facility | Electrical & Instrumentation)

About the Role We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support the maintenance and reliability of manufacturing equipment, utilities, and building facilities within a chemical manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be part of the Technical Department and play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted plant operations through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, contractor management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Location: Tuas, Singapore Employment Type: Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Responsibilities Maintenance & Reliability

• Plan, coordinate, and execute preventive maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment.

• Coordinate calibration and maintenance of instruments and measuring equipment (IMTE).

• Plan and manage routine and ad-hoc maintenance activities for facilities and utility systems.

• Perform hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems.

• Conduct fault diagnosis and basic troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment, SCADA, and HMI systems.

Engineering & Projects

• Support equipment installation, upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects.

• Assist in feasibility studies, planning, and implementation of engineering initiatives.

• Liaise with and supervise contractors to ensure maintenance works are carried out safely and effectively.

• Prepare technical documentation, including work procedures, training materials, approval documents, and submissions to relevant authorities.

Inventory & Procurement Support

• Manage and monitor spare parts inventory.

• Source quotations, negotiate pricing, and coordinate procurement activities for maintenance requirements.

EHS & Compliance

• Support Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) activities and initiatives.

• Participate in risk assessments, FMEA, and safety improvement programs.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ISO management systems.

• Support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience; OR

• Diploma in the above disciplines with a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience.

• Basic to working knowledge of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.

• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of automated plant systems.

• Understanding of electrical systems and/or instrumentation.

• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.

• Familiarity with Risk Assessment and FMEA methodologies.

• Knowledge of EHS requirements and ISO management systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Experience in chemical plants, process plants, or industrial manufacturing environments.

• LEW Licence will be an advantage.

• AutoCAD knowledge will be an advantage.

Benefits

• 14 days Annual Leave

• Annual Wage Supplement (AWS)

• Variable Bonus

• Time-Off in Lieu for Overtime

• Transport Allowance

• Mobile Allowance

• Medical and Dental Benefits

• Uniform Provided

📩 Interested? Apply now or message me for a confidential discussion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Ng Siew Thien JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd. EA Licence No. 90C3026 | EA Reg. No. R22107842