Plant Engineering Manager | Chemical MNC | Jurong Island

The GMP Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The GMP Group in Singapore seeks a seasoned Lead Engineer and Maintenance Manager to drive reliable operations, strategic CAPEX projects, and continuous improvement across the plant. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets, and collaborate with regional teams to implement engineering improvements.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, 10+ years in engineering/maintenance within process industries, and strong leadership and SAP experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering or maintenance experience in chemical, petrochemical or related process industries.
• At least 5 years of team management or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of plant equipment, maintenance management and engineering practices.
• Experience in plant reliability, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and shutdown management.
• Exposure to CAPEX projects, plant modifications and engineering improvements.
• Familiarity with SAP, preferably SAP PM and PS modules.
• Good understanding of plant safety, process safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the plant's Engineering and Maintenance functions to ensure efficient operations and equipment reliability.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, preventive maintenance programmes and inspection plans.
• Oversee maintenance budgets, spare parts management, service contracts and plant shutdown activities.
• Lead engineering projects, plant modifications and CAPEX initiatives within budget and schedule.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Provide technical support in equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Manage plant utilities and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety procedures and company policies.
• Support process safety assessments, MOC and plant safety initiatives.
• Lead, develop and mentor the Engineering and Maintenance team.
• Collaborate with internal departments, contractors and regional/global teams to implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Project management

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Education

Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP PM

SAP PS

Job description

• Lead and manage the plant's Engineering and Maintenance functions, ensuring efficient operations and equipment reliability.

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, preventive maintenance programmes and equipment inspection plans.

• Oversee maintenance budgets, spare parts management, service contracts and plant shutdown activities.

• Lead engineering projects, plant modifications and CAPEX initiatives, ensuring completion within budget and schedule.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability, operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.

• Provide technical support in equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis and resolution of plant issues.

• Manage plant utilities and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.

• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, safety procedures and company policies.

• Support process safety assessments, Management of Change (MOC) and plant safety initiatives.

• Lead, develop and mentor the Engineering and Maintenance team.

• Work closely with internal departments, contractors and regional/global teams to implement engineering improvements.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering or maintenance experience within the chemical, petrochemical or related process industry.

• At least 5 years of team management or leadership experience.

• Strong knowledge of plant equipment, maintenance management and engineering practices.

• Experience in plant reliability, equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and shutdown management.

• Exposure to CAPEX projects, plant modifications and engineering improvements.

• Familiarity with SAP, preferably SAP PM and PS modules.

• Good understanding of plant safety, process safety and regulatory requirements.

• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Hands-on, proactive and results-oriented with good stakeholder management abilities.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 11C3793 | EA Personnel: Fiona Koh| Registration No: R1109239