Mechanical Engineer - Planner

Hume Cement Sdn Bhd; Gopeng; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hume Cement Sdn Bhd in Gopeng, Perak seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer (Planner) to organize maintenance and coordinate activities for mechanical equipment. You will work within the Engineering department to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective operations.

The role requires 2-5 years in a similar planning or maintenance position in manufacturing, strong reading of drawings, and familiarity with CMMS (EPICOR).

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in mechanical planning or maintenance in manufacturing.
• Able to read drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with maintenance management software and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of safety regulations in the cement industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure safety, timeliness, and budget adherence.
• Prepare and manage the annual maintenance budget and monitor costs.
• Plan and schedule major maintenance work, tracking progress to deadlines.
• Manage spare parts planning, specifications, and procurement support.
• Prepare tender documents, evaluate contractor proposals, and monitor performance.
• Develop and maintain maintenance plans, procedures, and technical docs.
• Support RCA for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to source contractors and suppliers.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and CMMS records.

Skills

Maintenance planning

CMMS EPICOR

Engineering drawings

Budgeting

Stakeholder comms

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

About the role
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer (Planner) to join our team at Hume Cement Sdn Bhd in Gopeng, Perak. As an integral part of our Engineering department, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating the maintenance and operations of our mechanical equipment and systems. This full-time role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and coordinate maintenance activities, including repairs, shutdowns, and overhauls to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Prepare and manage the annual maintenance budget, monitor maintenance costs, and track monthly expenditure.

Plan and schedule major maintenance work and monitor progress to meet approved timelines and budgets.

Manage spare parts planning, specifications, and procurement to support maintenance operations.

Prepare tender documents, evaluate contractor proposals, and monitor contractor performance throughout project execution.

Prepare job cost estimates and review maintenance costs against approved budgets.

Develop and maintain maintenance plans, procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.

Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Work closely with the Purchasing team to source reliable contractors, suppliers, and maintenance services.

Monitor spare parts inventory to ensure sufficient stock while minimizing excess inventory.

Prepare Job Safety Risk Assessments (JSRA) and ensure maintenance activities comply with safety standards and company procedures.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, equipment history, and performance data using the CMMS (EPICOR).

Define the scope of work and technical requirements for outsourced maintenance activities in collaboration with the Mechanical Execution team.

Job Requirement:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a similar mechanical planning or maintenance role within the manufacturing industry

Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals

Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Familiarity with maintenance management software and data analysis tools

Knowledge of relevant safety regulations and best practices in the cement industry

Hume Cement Sdn Bhd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hume Industries Berhad; a member of Hong Leong Group, started operation in 2012 with the aim of offering a complete supply chain solution that meets customers' needs. We have an integrated cement plant located in Gopeng, Malaysia, that utilizes ground-breaking technology. Our cement manufacturing processes comply with international manufacturing and service standards such as MS ISO 9001 and MS ISO 14001. Our products are international standard certified MS EN197-1:2014 and MS EN 413-1:2012 recognition.

Hume Cement is led by a team of dedicated and experienced professionals that continue to propel the company forward with all the latest industry technical innovations. This strong combination of hardware (our state-of-the-art-plant) and software (our skilled work force) sets Hume Cement apart from the rest.

Hume Cement also places great importance on going green and adopts various environmentally-friendly processes. It is our consistent pursuit to be an ever improving energy-saving cement plant while maintaining the highest quality standards for all our products.