Equipment Reliability Lead

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Singapore is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead equipment reliability, maintenance strategy, and major material handling projects in a heavy industry setting in Singapore.

You will drive performance and availability, oversee procurement and governance, and ensure compliance with Singapore standards. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 15+ years in heavy equipment, plant projects, maintenance, and reliability engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in heavy equipment, process plant project management, maintenance, and reliability engineering.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale material handling equipment projects from planning through commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of heavy-duty cargo handling equipment, multiple OEMs, control systems, and industrial maintenance practices.
• Experience in equipment reliability improvement, preventive maintenance, spare parts optimisation, and engineering project governance.
• Strong project management, budgeting, tender evaluation, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment reliability initiatives, failure trend analysis, availability targets, and continuous improvement of maintenance procedures.
• Establish preventive and condition-based maintenance programmes, spare parts management strategies, and lubrication management systems.
• Develop equipment design change protocols and review technical proposals for management approval.
• Lead major material handling equipment projects, including feasibility studies, equipment selection, engineering design, budgeting, tendering, and contract award.
• Oversee project execution, procurement compliance, equipment testing, commissioning, cost control, and schedule adherence.
• Provide technical consultation for equipment planning, review vendor proposals, and conduct local and overseas supplier assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore engineering standards, safety requirements, and applicable codes of practice.
• Prepare technical reports, budget papers, tender submissions, and project progress presentations for senior management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams; oversee technical training programmes and competency development.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Principal Consultant, Engineering & Manufacturing

Lead equipment reliability, maintenance strategy, and major equipment projects within a heavy-industry material handling environment. Drive equipment perfo rmance, operational availability, project delivery, and engineering capability development while ensuring compliance with Singapore standards and internal governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead equipment reliability initiatives, failure trend analysis, availability targets, and continuous improvement of maintenance procedures.
• Establish preventive and condition-based maintenance programmes, spare parts management strategies, and lubrication management systems.
• Develop equipment design change protocols and review technical proposals for management approval.
• Lead major material handling equipment projects, including feasibility studies, equipment selection, engineering design, budgeting, tendering, and contract award.
• Oversee project execution, procurement compliance, equipment testing, commissioning, cost control, and schedule adherence.
• Provide technical consultation for equipment planning, review vendor proposals, and conduct local and overseas supplier assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore engineering standards, safety requirements, and applicable codes of practice.
• Prepare technical reports, budget papers, tender submissions, and project progress presentations for senior management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams; oversee technical training programmes and competency development.

Ideal Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in heavy equipment, process plant project management, maintenance, and reliability engineering.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale material handling equipment projects from planning through commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of heavy-duty cargo handling equipment, multiple OEMs, control systems, and industrial maintenance practices.
• Experience in equipment reliability improvement, preventive maintenance, spare parts optimisation, and engineering project governance.
• Strong project management, budgeting, tender evaluation, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Data provided is for recruitment purposes only. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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