Mechanical RE Maintenance Engineer

Aster Chemicals and Energy Pte. Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical and energy company is seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer to oversee maintenance activities and ensure safe, reliable operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the chemical or petrochemical sector. Responsibilities include leading contractors, troubleshooting, and driving continuous improvement in maintenance processes. This position is based in Jurong Island.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance engineering, preferably in the chemical or petrochemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment maintenance and reliability practices.
• Sound understanding of HSE standards and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all assigned rotating equipment maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
• Lead and supervise contractors, ensuring adherence to HSE standards.
• Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance for HEMP equipment.

Skills

Rotating equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

About the Job

The Rotating Equipment Engineer is responsible for planning and executing critical rotating mechanical maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role provides frontline engineering support to sustain equipment reliability and availability, while assisting the Maintenance Team Lead in driving cost‑effective solutions and continuous improvements.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver all assigned rotating equipment maintenance activities safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively through contractors.
• Lead and supervise contractors in field work with strict adherence to HSE standards and site requirements.
• Perform duties as Authorized Applicant and/or Authorized Engineer in accordance with AJI e-Permit to Work (e-PTW) requirements.
• Support planning and costing of maintenance activities, including ad‑hoc pitstops and unit shutdowns, ensuring safe and timely execution without compromising quality.
• Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance for HEMP equipment, ensuring compliance and timely work order closure.
• Develop and track mitigation plans to reduce corrective maintenance backlogs.
• Provide first-line troubleshooting and participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures.
• Identify and resolve recurring “bad actor” issues, engaging specialists where required for sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize schedules, resources, and execution plans.
• Drive continuous improvement in preventive maintenance, spare parts management, and cost optimization strategies.
• Mentor and develop technicians to strengthen mechanical maintenance execution capability.
• Prepare and review the annual maintenance budget for the mechanical section.
• Ensure contractor competency, QA/QC compliance, and assurance in rotating equipment scope.
• Provide standby coverage and act as backup to the Maintenance Team Lead.

Job Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance engineering, preferably in the chemical or petrochemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability practices.
• Proficient in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Sound understanding of HSE standards and safe work practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability with hands‑on field experience.
• Effective leadership, communication, and mentoring skills to work across diverse teams.

Work Location

Jurong Island