Maintenance Engineer/Technician – Plant Reliability & Facilities

Stemgenic Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stemgenic Pte Ltd's client, a growing international specialty chemicals manufacturer, is establishing a new Singapore manufacturing operation. A hands-on Plant Maintenance & Reliability role is available to protect equipment, utilities and facility systems during startup and growth.

The successful candidate will be the single point of contact for all maintenance activities, owning preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs and reliability improvements, and working closely with operations teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with plant maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Experience maintaining production equipment and facility systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and improve equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of maintenance across production equipment, utilities and facility systems.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Coordinate troubleshooting, breakdown repairs, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Improve equipment reliability, availability and performance.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation maintenance

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics degree

Job description

• Location: Singapore - Tuas
• New Manufacturing Setup | Pioneer Role | Permanent Position | Plant Engineering & Maintenance

Our Client

Stemgenic is proud to be partnering exclusively with a growing international specialty chemicals manufacturer establishing a new manufacturing facility in Singapore as part of its Asia-Pacific expansion strategy. As part of its regional expansion, the company is establishing a new Singapore manufacturing operation with integrated production, warehousing, and supporting infrastructure.

Job Details

A key hands on engineering role responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of plant equipment, utilities, and facility systems within a new specialty chemicals manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will act as the single point of contact for all maintenance activities, managing preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, equipment reliability improvements, utilities support, and facility maintenance.

This is a hands-on role suited for an engineer who enjoys building maintenance systems, working closely with operations teams, and taking ownership of plant reliability during startup and future growth phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plant Maintenance & Reliability
  • Take ownership of all maintenance activities across production equipment, utilities, and facility systems
  • Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programmes
  • Coordinate troubleshooting, breakdown repairs, and corrective maintenance activities
  • Improve equipment reliability, availability, and operational performance
  • Maintain maintenance records, equipment history, and reliability data
• Equipment & Engineering Support
  • Provide engineering support for production equipment including process machinery, pumps, motors, mixers, filling systems, and associated equipment
  • Support equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and handover activities
  • Coordinate with equipment suppliers and external contractors for repairs and technical support
  • Identify improvement opportunities to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime
• Utilities & Facility Maintenance
  • Manage maintenance activities related to plant utilities including:
    • Electrical systems
    • HVAC systems
    • Compressed air systems
    • Water systems
    • Building and facility infrastructure
  • Ensure facility systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently
  • Support statutory inspections, contractor management, and facility-related requirements
• Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure maintenance activities comply with site safety requirements and relevant regulations
  • Work closely with HSE, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams
  • Support maintenance-related risk assessments and improvement initiatives
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to reliability, cost optimisation, and operational efficiency

Job Requirements

• Degree / Diploma / Cert in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering disciplines
• Experience in plant maintenance, equipment reliability, or facilities engineering within:
  • Specialty Chemicals
  • Chemicals
  • Manufacturing
  • Process industries
  • Industrial plants
• Strong hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation maintenance
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programmes and troubleshooting equipment issues
• Exposure to utilities systems and facility maintenance is preferred
• Comfortable working in a new plant setup and building maintenance processes from the ground up
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to work independently and coordinate multiple stakeholders

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Pioneer maintenance engineering role supporting a new Singapore manufacturing operation
• Opportunity to establish maintenance systems and reliability practices from the ground up
• Single-point ownership for plant maintenance, utilities, and facility reliability
• Direct exposure to international engineering teams and global manufacturing standards
• Opportunity to influence equipment reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Long-term career growth within an expanding international business environment

Please be advised that due to the considerable number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who meet our client's requirements.

We appreciate your understanding and wish you the best in your career endeavors.