Facilities Engineer

SELECT FOOD MANAGEMENT PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food management company in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance and operation of factory facilities. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, planning preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in a relevant field and strong technical knowledge of utilities systems. This position requires good communication and coordination skills to work effectively with internal teams and external vendors.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in facilities or maintenance.
• Strong understanding of systems like refrigeration and HVAC.
• Ability to work on standby or weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of utilities and factory systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and repair works.
• Assist in planning preventive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate with vendors for servicing and inspections.

Skills

Technical knowledge of utilities systems

Troubleshooting skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Facilities Engineering

Job description

This role reports to the Facilities Manager and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of all factory facilities, utilities, and equipment. The Assistant Facilities Manager is hands‑on and supports both daily maintenance activities and planning of preventive maintenance, projects, and compliance requirements of the building.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day maintenance of utilities and factory systems (e.g. air compressors, chillers, HVAC, electrical systems, water pumps, plumbing).
• Lead and carry out hands‑on troubleshooting and repair works when required.
• Monitor performance and reliability of equipment and take corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Assist in planning and scheduling preventive maintenance (PM) programs.
• Ensure maintenance records, checklists, and service reports are properly updated.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for servicing, calibration, and statutory inspections.
• Support the Facilities Manager in upgrading, installation, and improvement projects.
• Provide technical inputs and assist in supervision of contractors during project works.
• Identify opportunities for energy saving, system reliability, and efficiency improvement.
• Ensure all facilities comply with SFA, NEA, PUB, and SCDF requirements.
• Supervise and guide maintenance technician in daily work assignments.
• Work closely with production team to support operational needs.
• Report any major issues, incidents, or improvement needs to the Facilities Manager.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Facilities Engineering.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in facilities or maintenance within a food manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of utilities systems (refrigeration, air compressors, boilers, HVAC, etc.).
• Hands‑on approach with good troubleshooting and planning skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills to work with internal teams and external vendors.
• Able to work on standby or during weekends if required.
• Work location: Senoko South