Machinery Engineer/Mechanical Engineer

BRUNEL INTERNATIONAL SOUTH EAST ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel International S.E.A Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Machinery Engineer to provide engineering support for rotating equipment in a refinery and petrochemical environment.

The role covers troubleshooting, RCFA, reliability initiatives, and guidance to operations with focus on safety and reliability. The incumbent will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Process, Instrumentation and Electrical teams, supporting shutdowns and major maintenance while ensuring compliance with site safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years in refinery, petrochemical or related operating facilities.
• Experience with rotating equipment (centrifugal/reciprocating compressors, gas turbines, pumps etc.)

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day field engineering support for machinery equipment.
• Perform machinery troubleshooting and implement engineering solutions and follow-up actions.
• Conduct RCFA investigations and engineering assessments.
• Support safe, reliable refinery and petrochemical operations.
• Develop long-term equipment reliability initiatives and support major shutdowns.

Skills

Machinery knowledge

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Reliability improvement

Stakeholder engagement

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Machinery Engineer to provide engineering support for rotating equipment within a refinery and petrochemical operating environment. The role supports plant operations through technical troubleshooting, engineering assessments, reliability improvement initiatives, equipment failure investigations, and engineering recommendations. This is an engineering advisory role and is not focused on routine maintenance execution or repair supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day field engineering support for machinery equipment.
• Perform machinery troubleshooting and provide engineering solutions and follow-up actions.
• Conduct engineering assessments, equipment failure investigations, and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Support refinery and petrochemical operations to ensure safe and reliable plant performance.
• Develop and implement long-term equipment reliability improvement initiatives.
• Support major shutdowns, turnarounds, and major equipment maintenance activities.
• Perform machinery performance reviews and recommend equipment improvements.
• Identify and proactively mitigate recurring equipment reliability issues and bad actors.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Process, Instrumentation and Electrical teams.
• Provide technical guidance and training within the area of expertise.
• Ensure compliance with site safety, health and environmental requirements and company standards.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in refinery, petrochemical, chemical processing or related operating facilities.
• Experience supporting rotating equipment in a live operating plant environment.
• Practical experience with one or more of the following: Centrifugal Compressors,Reciprocating Compressors, Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Pumps, Dry Gas Seal Systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Sound mechanical engineering fundamentals and machinery knowledge.
• Ability to analyse equipment problems and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Knowledge of machinery troubleshooting, reliability improvement and failure analysis.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams.

Location

Singapore Complex (Jurong Island / Pioneer Road)

Employment Type

12-Month Contract (Renewable)

Working Hours

40 Hours per Week (5 Days per Week)

Salary

Fixed Hourly rated Salary

Company

Brunel International S.E.A Pte. Ltd. | UEN No: 199603098R.|EA License No: 16S8067 | Reza Johannes - R1871121