Mechanical Engineer

AIR ENERGI GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to plan and execute rotating equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate will have experience in the chemical or petrochemical industry, strong skills in troubleshooting and maintenance practices, and be proficient in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems. This role requires on-site work at Jurong Island.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance engineering, preferably in the chemical or petrochemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment maintenance and reliability practices.
• Willingness to work on-site at Jurong Island.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver all rotating equipment maintenance through contractors.
• Lead and supervise contractors on-site.
• Assist in planning and budgeting for maintenance activities.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for HEMP equipment.
• Develop plans to reduce corrective maintenance backlog.
• Troubleshoot and support root cause analysis for failures.
• Prepare and review the annual mechanical maintenance budget.
• Ensure contractor competency and QA/QC adherence.

Skills

Rotating equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reliability practices

CMMS proficiency

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Job

Responsible for planning and executing critical rotating equipment maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. Provides frontline engineering support to maintain equipment reliability and availability, while driving cost‑effective solutions and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently deliver all rotating equipment maintenance through contractors, ensuring cost‑effectiveness.
• Lead and supervise contractors on‑site, maintaining strict compliance with HSE standards and site requirements.
• Assist in planning and budgeting for maintenance activities, including pitstops and shutdowns, ensuring timely and quality execution.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for HEMP equipment, ensuring compliance and prompt work order closure.
• Develop mitigation plans to reduce corrective maintenance backlog.
• Provide first‑line troubleshooting and support root cause analysis for equipment failures.
<>Prepare and review the annual mechanical maintenance budget.
• Ensure contractor competency and adherence to QA/QC standards for rotating equipment.
• Provide standby coverage and act as backup to the Maintenance Team Lead.

Job Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance engineering, preferably in the chemical or petrochemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability practices.
• Proficient in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Willingness to work on‑site at Jurong Island.