Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Vault Personnel Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vault Personnel Pte. Ltd. invites a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our Singapore-based team. You will inspect and maintain static and rotating equipment, develop PM and PdM programs, and drive reliability improvements across plants.

You will lead safety programs, coordinate shutdowns, and ensure regulatory compliance (SS651, MOM, WSH). The role requires hands-on CMMS experience and strong leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years' maintenance experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or process environments.
• Experience with rotating and static equipment and piping systems.
• Hands-on CMMS experience, preferably SAP MVP.
• Strong knowledge of safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot and maintain static and rotating equipment.
• Develop and execute Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs using CMMS.
• Ensure alignment, lubrication, vibration analysis, and bearing monitoring.
• Lead or assist in major overhauls and shutdowns with safety coordination.
• Implement reliability strategies (RCFA/RCM/FMEA) and drive uptime improvements.
• Monitor and report reliability KPIs to support management.
• Plan and coordinate inspections for MOM/SS651/WSH compliance.
• Develop SOPs and documentation; train technicians on best practices.
• Supervise technicians and contractors; manage workloads and toolbox meetings.
• Participate in shutdown planning, capital projects, and vendor coordination.

Skills

Inspection & Troubleshooting

Maintenance Planning

Leadership & Team Supervision

Safety & Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

SAP

MVP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical, Static & Rotating Equipment

• Perform inspection, troubleshooting and maintenance on both static equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, piping, filters, strainers) and rotating equipment (pumps, blowers, compressors, gearboxes, agitators, fans)

• Develop and execute Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs for mechanical assets using CMMS tools

• Ensure proper alignment, balancing, lubrication, vibration analysis, thermography and bearing monitoring for rotating equipment

• Lead or assist in major overhauls and turnaround activities for critical plant assets, coordinating contractor scopes and safety procedures

Reliability Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Implement equipment reliability strategies, including RCFA, RCM, and FMEA.

• Identify and address recurring failures; recommend design modifications, material upgrades, and operational changes to enhance uptime.

• Lead “bad actor” analysis and define long-term corrective actions with measurable outcomes (e.g., MTBF/MTTR improvements).

• Track, analyze, and report key reliability metrics to support KPI performance for the Maintenance & Engineering Manager.

Safety, Audit & Compliance

• Plan and coordinate statutory inspections for pressure vessels, lifting equipment and steam systems in accordance with MOM requirements, SS651 and WSH (General Provisions) Regulations.

• Ensure full compliance with HSE policies and procedures in all daily operations.

• Actively participate in safety programs, including PTW, LOTOTO, JHA, incident investigations, inspections, and emergency drills.

• Support internal and external audits (MOM, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, SS651).

• Drive risk mitigation through hazard identification, near-miss reporting and timely closure of corrective actions.

• Liaise with Authorized Examiners (AE) and inspection bodies to ensure compliance with inspection intervals and proper documentation.

• Maintain and update registers and certificates for regulated equipment, ensure readiness for MOM audits and EHS inspections.

• Support Permit -To-Work (PTW)and confined space entry procedures, including risk assessment and isolation verification.

SOP Development & Documentation

• Develop, review, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and maintenance checklists for mechanical and utility systems.

• Ensure all SOPs reflect best practices, regulatory compliance, and lessons learned from RCAs and incidents.

• Provide technical training and guidance to technicians to ensure effective SOP execution.

Team Supervision & Task Management

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of mechanical technicians and in-house contractors to ensure timely and safe execution of maintenance tasks.

• Assign and monitor jobs using CMMS and job sheets, ensuring proper resource allocation and schedule adherence.

• Mentor technicians on troubleshooting, safety, and best maintenance practices.

• Monitor contractor performance and enforce compliance with safety standards.

• Lead toolbox meetings and manage manpower planning, particularly during shutdowns and emergency works.

General Responsibilities

• Participate in shutdown planning and execution, ensuring timely and quality completion of all mechanical works.

• Lead or support small- to medium-scale capital projects, including scope development, budgeting, vendor management, installation, and commissioning.

• Collaborate with operations, E&I engineers, and vendors to align maintenance strategies with production requirements.

• Contribute to HSE initiatives, including audits, incident investigations and LOTOTO programs.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years’ maintenance experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or process manufacturing environments.

• Proven expertise in handling rotating/static equipment, piping systems, and mechanical utilities.

• Hands-on experience with CMMS (e.g., SAP, MVP) and maintenance planning.

• Strong background in equipment and instrument reliability studies, preventive maintenance programs and long-term improvement initiatives.

• Knowledge of statutory regulations, including SS651, WSH Act, and MOM inspection protocols.

• Familiarity with predictive maintenance techniques and reliability engineering principles.

• Demonstrated ability in SOP development, technical documentation and process compliance.

• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SS651, cGMP, clean design, and microbial control practices.

• HSE and Quality-minded attitude with proven commitment to compliance and safety.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities.