Maintenance Manager

Sinergia Talents Sdn Bhd; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinergia Talents Sdn Bhd seeks a proactive Maintenance Leader to oversee the repair and maintenance of plant equipment, ensuring reliability and longevity. You will manage costs, lead a team of technicians and engineers, and coordinate with contractors to optimize uptime and safety.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years hands-on maintenance plus 3+ years in management, and a track record of driving efficiency and compliance with ISO/UL standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master degree in Engineering as stated.
• 5 years hands-on maintenance experience plus 3 years in a leadership role.
• Cross-functional team experience with technical and non-technical work.
• Strong analytical skills to identify efficiency improvements.
• Proficient in budgeting, planning and scheduling of maintenance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor and lead subordinates.
• Working knowledge of safety and environmental standards (ISO/ UL).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance strategy for asset longevity.
• Lead maintenance team via recruitment training and performance management.
• Oversee repairs, maintenance, and upgrades; coordinate with contractors.
• Develop and manage maintenance budget; monitor costs.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and spares for readiness.
• Create preventive maintenance schedules to minimize disruption.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed and a safe workplace.
• Manage build shop operations and cost-effective resource use.
• Keep maintenance records, manuals, and audit-ready reports.
• Identify efficiency and CSP opportunities in maintenance processes.
• Provide regular reports and KPIs on equipment availability and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Coaching/mentoring

Safety & compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's/Master in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical or CS)

Tools

ISO 13849-1 knowledge

UL standards knowledge

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Lead the Maintenance organization to oversee the repair and maintenance of plant's equipment and assets. Ensure the reliability and longevity of plant's equipment and assets while managing costs and maintaining a safe and compliant working environment

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop and implement maintenance strategy to ensure the proper functioning and longevity of all assets, including equipment and machinery


2. Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians, engineers, and staffs. This includes recruiting, training, and performance management


3. Oversee repairs, maintenance, and upgrades of equipment. Coordinate with external contractors and suppliers when necessary


4. Develop and manage the maintenance budget, allocating resources effectively and monitoring costs


5. Maintain an inventory of equipment, machinery, and spare parts, ensuring they are in good condition and readily available when needed


6. Develop preventive maintenance schedules and plans to ensure regular equipment upkeep. Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize disruption to operations


7. Ensure that all maintenance activities adhere to safety regulations and guidelines, promoting a safe working environment


8. Manage the operations of build shop and ensuring cost-effective use of resources


9. Maintain records of maintenance activities, equipment manuals, and relevant reports to comply with audit requirements


10. Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost saving initiatives (CSP) in the maintenance processes


11. Provide regular reports and analytics on the availability of equipment, including key performance indicators and continuous improvement of equipment

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

1. Preference for Bachelor's Degree / Master Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Computer Science) from an accredited college or university. Any other Engineering discipline may be considered


2. Minimum 5 years hands on experience with equipment repairs and maintenance plus 3 years of experience in managerial role


3. Extensive cross-functional team experience, including technical and non-technical work.


4. This position requires a high degree of analytical skills to identify opportunities for equipment efficiency improvements


5. Proficiency in budget management, planning, and scheduling of maintenance activities


6. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving and interpersonal skills are necessary


7. Ability to coach/mentor/lead subordinates


8. Working knowledge of standards safety and environmental standards, such as ISO 13849-1, UL,etc