Engineering Assistant

BARRY CALLEBAUT CHOCOLATE ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BARRY CALLEBAUT CHOCOLATE ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an Engineering Assistant responsible for effective maintenance and troubleshooting of process equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in maintenance operations, preferably in food manufacturing, with a solid background in preventive maintenance, spare parts management, and safety compliance. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teams. Offers opportunities for continuous improvement and energy efficiency projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective PM, troubleshooting, and repair of process equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks and ensure compliance.
• Manage spare parts inventory and highlight shortages.

Skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Problem-solving

Interpret engineering drawings

Team collaboration

Education

NTC / ITE / Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Maximo System

Control systems

Mechanical and electrical fittings

Job description

Job Summary

The Engineering Assistant is responsible for facilitating effective PM, troubleshooting, repair, installation and improvement of process equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient production, while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, GMP, HACCP compliance. Maintenance of production equipment to ensure that the line efficiency and quality targets are met. Provide maintenance and startup support in both Process/ Packing equipment, Utilities equipment (NH3 plant, Boilers, air compressors) in both mechanical and electrical task.

Responsibilities

Maintenance Work

• Breakdown Maintenance.
• Diagnose and correct equipment failure in breakdown maintenance.
• Coordinate with production on Plan maintenance.
• Plan for urgent follow-up equipment repair.
• Access and provide a solid solution to a breakdown and minor stops.

Preventive Maintenance

• Maintain work system in Maximo System.
• Execute Preventive maintenance Tasks.
• Execute a Preventive maintenance tasks during the change over.
• Review effectiveness of preventive maintenance program.
• Able to observe the abnormality during the PM and providing the solution.

OEE Improvement

• Execute equipment improvement and modification.
• Analyze/Monitor equipment breakdown and suggest appropriate improvement.
• Suggest improvement on work methods and procedures.
• Take the opportunity from the RCA, provide a solution for a preventive action.

Energy efficiency Improvement

• Initiate and follow up Energy efficiency projects with Engineers and supervisors.
• Monitor the critical energy parameter with Engineer and assist them with recommended solution.
• Quality approach in Maintenance.
• Ensure CCP equipment maintenance/calibration/validation are conducted according to the specification and timelines.
• Ensure intrusive maintenance work are properly conducted with joint effort from other functional team members.
• Conduct internal GMP / Quality/ Foreign Material Audit and follow up with the rectification / improvement works to improve the Quality and GMP condition.

SPARE Parts Management

• Highlights spare parts shortages based on Inventory level.
• Updates to the Supervisor, Planner, Engineer, whenever consume the spare parts, to avoid the zero inventory.

Project & Improvement Work

• Assist supervisors to conduct on site feasibility studies for improvement and modification works required for facilities, building, equipment, utilities, and ensure complete all assigned project on time on budget.
• Issuance of Work permits to subcontractors and ensuring good Safety/GMP practices are complied.
• Management of vendors, service providers as well as contractors for all projects and installation works. Coordination of Swap samples.
• Ensure proper isolation of potential hazard sources (LOTOTO); before releasing equipment for installation work. To perform normalization as well as checking system are in place.
• Assist in testing and commissioning with vendors to ensure project are completed in accordance with the requirements.
• Work in a team to propose improvement works targeting at cost reduction; improve efficiencies; productivity; Quality; Safety.

Safety / Quality

• Participate as part of the Emergency response team and assist in conducting fire drills and assessment.
• Assist QA in conducting quality and sample checks on utilities, complaint root cause findings. etc.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• NTC / ITE / Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with similar function supporting front line maintenance operations of plant facilities / utilities (e.g. Chillers, Boilers, Air compressors, etc.) and production machinery in a manufacturing plant environment; preferable with food manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze, solve problems, planning and lead others in problem solving and execute tasks assign.
• Experience in problem solving tools (e.g. 4M, RCA analysis) would be an advantage.
• Fundamental knowledge in mechanical fittings / pumps / gears / pneumatic and hydraulic system and basic controlsystem
• Basic electrical & control systems knowledge
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manuals
• Strong exposure to Utilities (boilers, chillers, air compressors), Manufacturing equipment
• LEW/PLC/Welding/Project management experience is a plus