Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Aster Chemicals and Energy Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical and energy solutions provider in Singapore is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to manage static mechanical maintenance activities. The role involves leading safety standards compliance, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring efficient plant operations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry and a degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering. This opportunity is part of a dynamic team committed to operational excellence and safety in the evolving energy landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Mechanical/Piping construction in the oil & gas industry.
• Skilled in Painting, Insulation and Scaffolding.
• Experience in Plant Turnaround detail planning, preparation, and field execution.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost-effective, safe and efficient maintenance activities.
• Lead contractors in field activities with high safety standards.
• Organize and chair JHA meetings to ensure hazards are identified.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Field maintenance

Safety management

Project coordination

Scaffolding

Education

Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Aster

Aster Chemicals and Energy (Aster) is a leading provider of chemical and energy solutions in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Aster is a joint venture led by Chandra Asri in partnership with Glencore Group. Building on the foundations of Singapore’s first oil refinery, our facilities on Pulau Bukom and Jurong Island serve as the nation’s hub for integrated refining and petrochemical production. Aster Bukom operates a 237,000 barrels per day refinery and a 1.1 million tonne per year ethylene cracker, while Aster Jurong Island produces essential petrochemicals that support industries across the region.

With over 60 years of heritage, Aster is shaping the future by driving progress and creating new opportunities for our people. From advancing energy solutions to driving petrochemical innovation, we welcome you to join us in our journey that reflects our commitment to sustainability and operational excellence in an evolving industry landscape.

Together, we can achieve more—come be a part of it.

About the job

Responsible for planning and executing critical static mechanical maintenance activities (PCRs, PIT/PIMS, catalyst changes, RIK). Provides frontline engineering support to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations, while assisting the Maintenance Team Lead to maximize plant availability and resource utilization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver all assigned activities in a cost-effective, safe and efficient manner through contractors.
• Lead contractors in field activities with high safety standards; ensure all field activities comply with authorities, industrial and company HSE standards and requirements.
• Organize and chair JHA meeting to ensure hazards are identified and mitigated for all assigned activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, coordinate reviews and schedule optimizations, resource leveling etc. and prompt updates to the work Plan.
• Influencing non-subordinate stakeholders without authority to deliver maintenance performance.
• Identify waste elimination and optimizing maintenance opportunities for RM, and work with relevant key stakeholders to implement gap closure plans.
• Interface with the Pipeline Integrity team for OTR execution, end to end execution.
• Plan and execute will include the Mechanical CAIR items for OTR execution.
• Coordinate & execute any related SIP activities emerging from PIT/PIMS.
• Develop feasible rectification solution to maintain piping integrity and ensure its timely execution.
• To drive team members (SIP contractors, NDT contractors) to adhere to execution schedules.
• Conduct site inspection and explain work requirements to contractors; develop work plan with contractors, operations, and other stakeholders for execution with minimum interruption to operating plant and ensure field work sequences are aligned.
• Able to coordinate with multi-disciplines during field execution.
• Drive Contractors management to deliver contractors productivity improvements, contractors’ competency & assurance, including developing relevant work procedures and QA/QC.
• Coordinate with third parties, including vendors and specialist contractors as and when required in the course of work.
• Verify personnel records and work procedure applicable for the job.
• Prepare and deliver weekly works & field progress report. Support computation and calculation of progress measurement, monitor work progress and able to provide schedule catch-up plan where required.
• Perform standby engineer duty for AJI.
• Perform as Authorize Applicant and/ or Authorized Engineer as per AJI Permit to Work (PTW) requirement.
• Organize Mechanical Completion review for handover to Projects.
• Carry out any other related duties as required.

Job Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Mechanical/Piping construction in oil & gas, chemical & petrochemical industry.
• Qualified MOM Lifting Supervisor (Preferred).
• Qualified MOM manhole and confined space entrant (Preferred).
• Skilled in Painting, Insulation and Scaffolding.
• Experienced in Brown field maintenance/ constructions include administration, HSSE and detail field technical work methods.
• Experience in Plant Turnaround detail planning, preparation and field execution.
• Skilled in construction HSSE, field maintenance and construction planning, mechanical piping design, scaffold, insulation and painting planning, preparation and field execution.

We thank you for your interest. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a discussion.