Project & Maintenance Engineer

Malayan Flour Mills Berhad; Lumut; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Malayan Flour Mills Berhad (MFM) in Malaysia invites applications for a Maintenance Engineer focused on upgrading and modifications of milling equipment and processes. The role covers project planning, vendor liaison, and ensuring minimal downtime through proactive maintenance and RCA-driven improvements.

Based in Lumut, the position entails on-site responsibilities, collaboration with production teams, and involvement in energy and utility optimization as part of CAPEX-driven initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance engineering and project planning for upgrading/modifications of milling equipment
• Vendor liaison and cost-saving initiatives with suppliers and contractors
• Prepare and coordinate installation/modification schedules with production
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and PLC-related issues; perform RCA to minimize downtime
• Monitor energy use and implement improvement projects to reduce utility costs
• Lead CAPEX projects including budgeting, vendor selection, and commissioning

Job description

Project Engineering Upgrading/Modifications

Milling Upgrades: Manage modifications & upgrading of the milling machines & processes via machine technology, process design & drawings.

Vendor Liaison: Manage existing & explore new vendors for cost saving, new solutions & liaising with vendors for communication.

Project Planning: Coordinate with production for scheduling of installation/modification of machines.

Tasks prioritization: Support supervisor to manage & keep track of tasks on hand of project team.

Asset Management & Reliability

Predictive Maintenance: Explore & implement condition based monitoring systems such as vibration analysis, thermography, etc to anticipate machine failures before they happen.

Spare Parts Management: Optimize the inventory of critical technical spares to ensure a balance between cost and mill uptime.

Troubleshooting: Act as the Tier-2 technical support for complex mechanical, electrical, or PLC-related failures that the standard maintenance crew cannot resolve.

Continuous Improvement: Analyze downtime data to identify recurring breakdowns and implement Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to fix them permanently.

Energy & Utilities Management

Energy Audits: Monitor "kWh per ton of flour" and implement strategies to reduce the carbon footprint and utility costs of the mill.

Dust & Air Management: Optimize the pneumatic conveying systems and dust aspiration systems to ensure they are both effective and energy-efficient & complying with Department of Environmental.

Capital Projects (CAPEX)

Project Management: Lead the installation of new machinery, from budgeting and vendor selection to final commissioning.

Plant Layout: Design floor plans and machinery placements for expansions to ensure optimal material flow and ergonomic safety.

Automation: Support in design, installation, commissioning & maintenance of automation projects to reduce manual handling and improve consistency.

To perform any other tasks and assignments as directed by the management from time to time.

Established in 1961, Malayan Flour Mills Berhad (MFM) is the pioneer in the flour milling industry in Malaysia. MFM has grown to become the leading flour miller in Malaysia with presence in Vietnam and Indonesia. Over the years, we have expanded into poultry integration, aquaculture, and raw material trading. In FY24, the group revenue was RM3.12 billion.

With a workforce of 3,000, MFM has experienced significant growth both locally and regionally. Partnering with Tyson Food, Inc. and Toyota Tsusho Group, we aim to be a leading global halal food enterprise while pursuing sustainable development goals.

Building the workforce of the future... today. We invite you to join our team!

Established in 1961, Malayan Flour Mills Berhad (MFM) is the pioneer in the flour milling industry in Malaysia. MFM has grown to become the leading flour miller in Malaysia with presence in Vietnam and Indonesia. Over the years, we have expanded into poultry integration, aquaculture, and raw material trading. In FY24, the group revenue was RM3.12 billion.

With a workforce of 3,000, MFM has experienced significant growth both locally and regionally. Partnering with Tyson Food, Inc. and Toyota Tsusho Group, we aim to be a leading global halal food enterprise while pursuing sustainable development goals.

Building the workforce of the future... today. We invite you to join our team!

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