Manufacturing Facility Technician

FONG'S ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industrial Maintenance Certification

HVAC Certification

CMRT Certification

BAS/BMS experience

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job summary

FONG'S ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING PTE LTD in Singapore is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform routine inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of plant facilities, utilities, and building systems, with a focus on cleanroom environments.

You will monitor environmental conditions, support GMP compliance, coordinate with production and quality teams, and ensure safety through LOTO and other procedures, while maintaining CMMS records for equipment history.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting cleanroom facilities in regulated industries is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of facility utility systems incl HVAC, electrical, plumbing.
• Familiarity with GMP and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant facilities, utilities, and building systems.
• Maintain and support cleanroom operations, ensuring facility systems meet environmental classifications and operating parameters.
• Operate and maintain HVAC systems, including HEPA filtration and AHUs, for cleanroom support.
• Monitor cleanroom environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, differential pressure, airflow, particulates).
• Support environmental monitoring and assist investigations of excursions or deviations.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on facility equipment per schedules.
• Troubleshoot and repair facility utility systems (compressed air, vacuum, water, gases, plumbing, lighting, electrical, BAS/BMS).
• Respond to alarms and outages to minimize downtime; coordinate with production and external contractors.
• Maintain CMMS records and equipment history; ensure compliance with SOPs and contamination controls.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

HVAC

Cleanroom operations

GMP compliance

LOTO safety procedures

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Higher Nitec / Nitec in mechanical, electrical, or Facility management

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

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

Success Factors

The successful candidate demonstrates strong technicalexpertise in facility maintenance and cleanroom support, prioritizes safety andregulatory compliance, responds effectively to equipment issues, communicateswell with cross-functional teams, and proactively identifies opportunities toimprove facility reliability, contamination control, and operational efficiencywhile supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations.