Lead Mechanical Technician – Plant Maintenance & Safety

Aster; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aster is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Lead in Singapore to oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of critical plant equipment, ensure safety, and drive reliability initiatives. You will supervise a team of technicians/contractors, diagnose failures, and coordinate with supervisors using SAP PM to manage work orders and documentation.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on maintenance expertise in rotating equipment, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement within a

Qualifications

• Nitec/ Higher Nitec/ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; 5+ years in mechanical maintenance in petrochemical/refinery
• Trade qualification with 10+ years of relevant experience in petrochemical/refinery environments
• Experience leading technicians or contractors and executing maintenance safely and independently

Responsibilities

• Comply with OE program, safety policies and procedures; participate in safety committees
• Lead and supervise a team of mechanical contractors in preventive maintenance
• Perform preventive/corrective maintenance on mechanical systems (pumps, compressors, blowers, piping, valves)
• Diagnose equipment failures, document findings, implement corrective actions, update SAP notifications
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts, and equipment history
• Train and mentor junior technicians to build technical capability
• Undertake additional duties to enhance organizational performance and personal development

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety mindset

Communication

Mechanical systems knowledge

Reading drawings & P&IDs

SAP PM usage

Education

Nitec / Higher Nitec / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Recognized Trade/Vocational qualification (mechanical)

Tools

SAP Plant Maintenance

Job description

Aster is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Lead in Singapore to oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of critical plant equipment, ensure safety, and drive reliability initiatives. You will supervise a team of technicians/contractors, diagnose failures, and coordinate with supervisors using SAP PM to manage work orders and documentation.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on maintenance expertise in rotating equipment, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement within a