Maintenance Manager

EcoOils; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EcoOils in Negeri Sembilan seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and develop the maintenance team across pumps, chillers, boilers, and electrical/instrumentation systems.

You will implement preventive and predictive maintenance, manage budgets and CAPEX, and coordinate plant shutdowns and live maintenance activities to ensure safety, reliability, and availability of all equipment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 8 years of maintenance experience in chemical process manufacturing or related field.
• Strong technical knowledge with leadership and supervisory skills.
• Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the maintenance team including engineers, supervisors, technicians and contractors.
• Set performance objectives and ensure maintenance activities are safe and effective.
• Build technical capabilities within the maintenance organization via coaching and training.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Analytical thinking

Independent / self-starter

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Motors

Drives

Control systems

Industrial instrumentation

Job description

Requirements:

Candidate must possess a Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum 8 years relevant working experience in maintenance in chemical process manufacturing environment or any other related field with proven track record.

Strong technical knowledge, leadership and supervisory skills.

Matured, analytical, self-starter and independent.

Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia and English (both written and speaking.

Responsibilities:

Lead, manage, and develop the maintenance team, including engineers, supervisors, technicians and contractors.

Establish performance objectives and ensure maintenance activities are executed safely and effectively.

Build technical capabilities within the maintenance organization through coaching and training.

Maintenance Operations

Ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of all plant equipment through effective preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs. Ensure that all equipment under the incumbent's responsibility remains reliable, safe and fit for operation.

Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of;

Pumps and pumping systems

Chiller and cooling systems

Steam boilers

Electrical and instrumentations.

Experience in PLCs, motors, drives, control systems, and industrial instrumentation would be an advantage.

Coordinate maintenance when plant is live, maintenance during plant shutdowns, major overhauls, and equipment inspections.

Plan and execute CAPEX.

Maintenance Planning & Continuous Improvement

Develop and improve the company's maintenance strategy and maintenance master plan.

Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce equipment failures and maintenance costs.

Analyze maintenance data and equipment history to identify improvement opportunities.

Lead root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions.

Drive maintenance excellence initiatives to improve equipment reliability and plant availability.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safety standards and applicable regulations.

Manage statutory inspections and certifications related to boilers, pressure vessels and other regulated equipment.

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with permit-to-work and lockout/tagout procedures.

Budget & Resource Management

Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory and contractor performance.

Optimize maintenance costs while maintaining high equipment reliability.

Support capital projects, equipment upgrades and reliability improvement initiatives.

Reporting

Prepare monthly engineering report (R&M reports, utility consumption, capex progress) for Management’s review. Monthly monitoring of R&M reports and stock inventories for the department to ensure consistent control and within budgets.