Facility Technician

FONG'S ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

FONG'S ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING PTE LTD in Singapore is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform routine inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of plant facilities, utilities, and cleanroom support systems.

You will monitor environmental conditions, support GMP compliance, coordinate with production, engineering, validation, and external contractors, and maintain CMMS records.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years maintenance experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Experience with cleanroom facilities in pharma/biotech/medical devices/semiconductors.
• Experience with facility utilities, HVAC systems, and environmental controls.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant facilities and building systems.
• Maintain cleanroom operations and environmental classifications and operating parameters.
• Operate and maintain HVAC systems including HEPA filtration and AHUs.
• Monitor environmental conditions: temperature, humidity, differential pressure, airflow, particulates.
• Support environmental monitoring and investigations of excursions.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance per schedules.
• Troubleshoot and repair facility utilities (air, water, gases, plumbing, electrical).
• Respond to alarms and outages to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate maintenance with production, quality, engineering, validation, and contractors.
• Ensure cleanroom contamination controls and SOP adherence.
• Assist with installation, modifications, shutdowns, commissioning.
• Maintain CMMS records documentation and equipment history.
• Inspect and maintain emergency systems (fire, power, lighting, life safety).
• Support energy management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain housekeeping in maintenance areas and cleanroom support zones.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Facility utilities

Environmental controls

LOTO

Safety procedures

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Higher Nitec / Nitec in mechanical / electrical / facility management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant facilities, utilities, and building systems.


• Maintain and support cleanroom operations, ensuring facility systems consistently meet required environmental classifications and operating parameters.


• Operate and maintain HVAC systems, including HEPA filtration, air handling units (AHUs), chilled water, exhaust, and environmental control systems supporting cleanroom operations.


• Monitor cleanroom environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, differential pressure, airflow, and airborne particulate levels.


• Support environmental monitoring activities and assist with investigations of environmental excursions or facility-related deviations.


• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on facility and utility equipment according to established maintenance schedules.


• Troubleshoot and repair facility utility systems, including compressed air, vacuum, purified water, process gases, plumbing, lighting, electrical distribution, and building automation systems.


• Respond promptly to facility alarms, utility failures, and emergency maintenance requests to minimize operational downtime.


• Coordinate maintenance activities with production, quality, engineering, validation, and external contractors to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations.


• Ensure maintenance work in cleanroom areas complies with contamination control procedures, gowning requirements, and established standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Participate in cleanroom certification activities, facility qualifications, and validation support as required.


• Assist with equipment installation, facility modifications, shutdowns, and commissioning activities.


• Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration documentation, work orders, and equipment history using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).


• Inspect and maintain emergency systems, including fire protection equipment, backup power systems, emergency lighting, and life safety systems.


• Support energy management and continuous improvement initiatives to improve facility reliability and operational efficiency.


• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in maintenance areas, utility spaces, mechanical rooms, and cleanroom support areas.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Higher Nitec / Nitec in mechanical, electrical, or Facility management, or a related technical discipline preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 2–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.


• Experience supporting cleanroom facilities in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, semiconductor, electronics, or other controlled manufacturing environments is preferred.


• Experience with facility utilities, HVAC systems, and environmental controls is highly desirable.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and facility utility systems.


• Understanding of cleanroom operations, contamination control, and controlled environment requirements.


• Familiarity with HEPA filtration systems, differential pressure control, air balancing, and environmental monitoring.


• Ability to troubleshoot facility equipment using electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.


• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.


• Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, and other industrial safety procedures.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Effective communication and teamwork across production, engineering, facilities, and quality departments.


• Basic computer proficiency using Microsoft Office and maintenance software.

Compliance and Safety

• Comply with all company safety, environmental, and quality policies.


• Follow cleanroom gowning procedures, contamination control practices, and hygiene requirements.


• Adhere to applicable Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements and internal quality procedures where applicable.


• Support regulatory inspections and facility audits by maintaining accurate maintenance documentation.


• Ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable regulatory and industry standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.


• Lift and carry up to load (20kg)


• Ability to work while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleanroom garments for extended periods.


• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including machinery rooms, rooftops, utility spaces, and classified cleanroom environments.


• Availability to work overtime, weekends, or participate in an on-call schedule as needed.

5.5 days (Monday – Friday: 0800am to 050pm, Saturday: 0800am to 12pm)

Preferred Certifications

• Industrial Maintenance Certification


• HVAC Certification


• Licensed Electrician (where applicable)


• Building Automation System (BAS) or Building Management System (BMS) experience


• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)


• Forklift, Scissor Lift, or Aerial Lift Certification


• First Aid/CPR Certification