Mechanical Engineer

Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support reliability, efficiency, and performance of smelter operations. You will inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment to ensure safe plant operations and support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

You will supervise mechanical technicians, coordinate with contractors, and assist during routine shutdowns while maintaining documentation and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, smelting or process plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment (conveyors, pumps, compressors, cranes, furnaces).
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance according to schedules and requirements.
• Monitor and guide technicians in routine tasks and safety guidelines.
• Assist in identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate maintenance works with contractors and service providers.
• Support plant shutdowns and emergency maintenance activities.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Team supervision

Safety awareness

Documentation

Industrial equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Support the reliability, efficiency, and performance of mechanical systems and equipment within smelter operations. Perform inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment to ensure safe and reliable plant operations. Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities, plant improvements, and routine shutdown works in accordance with operational, safety, and environmental requirements.

Key responsibilities

Perform inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment such as conveyors, pumps, compressors, cranes, and furnaces

Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance according to maintenance schedules and operational requirements

Monitor and guide mechanical technicians in daily execution of routine tasks, troubleshooting procedures, and adherence to safety guidelines

Assist in identifying the root causes of equipment failures and implementing corrective actions

Monitor equipment condition and recommend necessary repairs, replacements, or improvements

Coordinate assigned maintenance works with contractors and service providers

Support and execute mechanical maintenance activities during routine and scheduled shutdowns

Monitor critical spare parts stock levels, track availability and lead times, and coordinate material requirements with relevant departments

Maintain mechanical drawings, maintenance records, work completion logs, and other relevant technical documentation

Support audits and inspections relating to mechanical equipment, and provide technical support during breakdowns and unscheduled shutdowns

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline

Minimum 2–3 years of relevant working experience, preferably in a manufacturing, heavy industry, smelting or process plant environment

Good knowledge of mechanical equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance

Hands‑on experience with industrial equipment such as conveyors, pumps, compressors, cranes and furnaces will be an added advantage

Able to supervise and guide technicians and coordinate maintenance activities with contractors

Basic knowledge of equipment failure analysis, condition monitoring and mechanical drawings

Able to support plant shutdowns, breakdowns and emergency maintenance activities when required

Good understanding of workplace safety, health and environmental requirements

Good communication, coordination and problem-solving skills

Willing to be based at Pulau Indah, Selangor.