Maintenance Engineer - German company

Jobstreet Malaysia; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a senior Maintenance Engineer for their Pasir Gudang site. The role involves overseeing the maintenance program, scheduling activities and coordinating with contractors to ensure smooth operation.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in the chemicals sector in Malaysia and holds a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree. Autonomy is valued, with reporting to the plant manager.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance program and schedule activities.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers and other departments to ensure maintenance is delivered.

Skills

Maintenance management

Contract management

Equipment reliability

Preventive maintenance

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

One of our clients, German leader in the oleochemicals industry, is currently looking for a Maintenance Engineer for their production site in Pasir Gudang.

Managing a team of 2 engineers.

Overseeing maintenance operations: responsible for overseeing all aspects of the maintenance program, including the scheduling of maintenance activities, the selection of contractors and suppliers, and the coordination of maintenance activities with other departments.

Ensuring equipment reliability: responsible for ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained and operating at peak efficiency. This includes developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs, as well as managing the repair and replacement of equipment as needed.

Profile:

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical engineer).

Minimum 10 years of experience in the chemicals industry in Malaysia.

Experience in related process industries is acceptable.

Ability to work in autonomy but also as a team.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior maintenance engineer who wants to step to a role with the possibility to manage the whole maintenance process in autonomy.

The new joiner will directly report to the plant manager.

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