Lead Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I)Technician

ENCORE ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Engineering Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance lead to oversee maintenance activities at a pharmaceutical manufacturing site.

You will ensure reliable operation of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems supporting utilities, facilities, and production equipment, while upholding GMP requirements and safe work practices. This role requires leading technicians, planning preventive work, troubleshooting faults, calibrating

Qualifications

• Experience leading E&I teams in GMP-pharma environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, control panels, motors and drives.
• Familiarity with PTW/LOTO, GMP, and SOP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate E&I technicians, allocate daily work and provide guidance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Inspect and calibrate field instruments (pressure, temp, flow, level).
• Support utilities, HVAC, facilities, and production equipment maintenance.
• Respond to breakdowns and coordinate repairs to minimise downtime.
• Follow safety procedures and SOPs, ensure cleanroom integrity.
• Update maintenance records in SAP PM and manage work orders.
• Support CAPA, change control, and qualification activities as needed.
• Ensure tool availability and supervise shift handovers.
• Participate in toolbox talks and safety programs.

Skills

E&I Maintenance

Team Leadership

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation Calibration

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Job Summary

Lead and carry out Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) maintenance support activities at an operating pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. Ensure reliable operation of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems supporting utilities, facilities, and production equipment, while complying with site safety procedures, applicable Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements, and approved maintenance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate E&I technicians, including daily work allocation, job preparation, and technical guidance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical distribution systems, control panels, motors, drives, lighting, and associated equipment within the assigned scope.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate field instruments, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments, analysers, and control valves.
• Provide E&I maintenance support for black and clean utilities, HVAC/ACMV, facilities, and production equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and coordinate repairs to minimise downtime and production disruption.
• Coordinate maintenance, shutdowns, and system isolations with the site supervisor and the client's engineering and operations teams.
• Follow Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout(LOTO), electrical safety, GMP, and approved Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) requirements.
• Protect cleanroom conditions and prevent contamination when carrying out maintenance in controlled areas.
• Complete maintenance and calibration records accurately and promptly, including work order updates in SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM).
• Report equipment abnormalities, out-of-tolerance calibration results, recurring faults, and potential safety or product quality concerns.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), change control, and qualification activities as required.
• Ensure instrument settings, control logic, and system configurations are changed only through approved procedures and by authorised personnel.
• Check the availability and condition of tools, calibrated test equipment, and critical spare parts.
• Guide junior technicians, support knowledge transfer, and ensure proper shift and task handovers.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, safety programmes, and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide shift, standby, or emergency maintenance support as required by the agreed site arrangements