PM Lead

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Kulim; Hybrid; MYR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Kulim, Malaysia, seeks an experienced maintenance supervisor to lead preventive and corrective maintenance across semiconductor facilities. The role requires hands-on technical know-how and the ability to supervise a small team in a 24/7 fab environment.

The ideal candidate holds a diploma or associate degree in mechanical/electrical/electronic engineering or related fields, with 3–5+ years in similar settings and at least 1 year in a lead role.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent engineering qualification required.
• 3–5+ years in semiconductor, biopharma, or heavy industrial facilities maintenance.
• 1+ year in lead/supervisory role directing technicians.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise routine preventive maintenance for facility systems.
• Generate, track, and close work orders using CMMS.
• Coordinate vendors and permits for shutdowns and outages.
• Ensure SOPs, RA, and LOTO compliance across teams.
• Lead corrective maintenance during alarms and equipment trips.
• Guide root-cause analysis and verify system restoration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Shift work

Incident reporting

Supervisory experience

Education

Diploma or Associate Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

Tools

Multi-meters

P&ID reading

PLC basics

Diagnostic software

Job description

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Job Description (Core Responsibilities)

1. Preventive Maintenance (PM) Management Schedule & Execution: Plan, assign, and supervise routine PM regimes for facility infrastructure (HVAC, electrical switchgears, DI water systems, CDA/vacuum pumps, scrubbers, and waste treatment plants).
   • Work Order Administration: Generate, track, and close work orders using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
   • Vendor & Permit Coordination: Liaise with external contractors, raise safety/hot-work permits, and supervise out-sourced service providers during scheduled shutdowns.
   • Checklist & SOP Compliance: Ensure technicians follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments (RAs), and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols.
2. Corrective Maintenance (CM) & Troubleshooting Rapid Response: Lead and assist the team during system alarms, equipment trips, or utility degradation to execute fast emergency recovery.
   • Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Guide technicians through 8D, 5-Why, or Fishbone problem-solving methods to find root causes of equipment failures.
   • System Restoration: Perform post-CM verification, test-firing, and safety system re-qualification before handing systems back to production operations.
3. Team Leadership & Operations Team Supervision: Assign daily shift tasks, mentor junior PM technicians, and monitor team output and adherence to 5S and Gemba standards.
   • Spare Parts & Inventory: Track and audit critical spare parts, consumables, and tool readiness to prevent extended downtime.
   • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with facilities engineers, safety officers, and production heads on plant expansion, hook-ups, and continuous improvement (TPM/cost-saving) projects.

General Requirements

• Education: Diploma or Associate Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.
• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of hands‑on experience in semiconductor, biopharma, or heavy industrial facilities/equipment maintenance. 1+ year in a lead, senior, or supervisory capacity directing a small team or shift of technicians.

Technical Skills

• Systems Knowledge: Strong grasp of subfab/facilities systems (HVAC, high/low voltage electrical, plumbing, compressed air, industrial waste, or cleanroom controls).
• Diagnostics & Tools: Proficiency in using multi-meters, schematic/P&ID reading, PLC basics, and diagnostic software.
• Safety Protocols: Certified or deeply experienced in LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), PPE usage, Risk Assessment, and hazardous chemical handling.

Soft Skills & Physical Requirements

• Leadership & Communication: Ability to coordinate shift handovers, delegate tasks clearly, and write incident/maintenance reports.
• Shift Work: Willingness to support 24/7 fab operations, on-call rotations, or emergency call-outs.

Location: On-site –Kulim, Malaysia

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