Plant Engineer - Construction

Soletanche Bachy; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Malaysia seeks a diligent Plant Engineer to assist in optimizing plant operations. The role entails managing preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Join a dynamic team where you can apply your problem-solving skills and contribute significantly to the plant's productivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Plant Engineer or in a similar mechanical engineering role within the Construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of plant operations, maintenance procedures and troubleshooting techniques.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in ensuring the smooth operation of the plant.
• Develop, implement, and manage preventive maintenance programs for machinery.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and risk assessments.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a diligent and experienced Plant Engineer to join our team. As a Plant Engineer, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Project Manager in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our plant. This is a full-time position that offers the opportunity to work closely with our plant teams to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.

Maintenance & Reliability

Develop, implement, and manage preventive maintenance programs for machinery and equipment.

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, cranes, and control system issues.

Conduct regular inspections and root-cause analyses for equipment failures.

Oversee installation and commissioning of new equipment (e.g., construction machinery, cranes & M&E systems).

Coordinate with contractors / vendors for equipment procurement, installation, testing and repairs.

Operations & Process Optimization

Assist the Project Manager to monitor plant performance and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and lower costs.

Liaise with operations teams to ensure maintenance activities align with project / construction schedules.

Ensure energy efficiency, safety standards, and regulatory compliance are maintained.

Safety, Compliance, and Documentation

Implement and enforce safety procedures, risk assessments, and safe work practices.

Any other duty and responsibilities assigned by the Management.

What we're looking for

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Plant Engineer or in a similar mechanical engineering role within the Construction industry

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Strong knowledge of plant operations, maintenance procedures and troubleshooting techniques

Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics and manuals

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical information to stakeholders

Familiarity with relevant health, safety and environmental regulations.