Project & Maintenance Specialist (Animal Nutrition)

dsm-firmenich; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure in a science-led firm

Career growth across animal nutrition

Collaborative culture and teamwork

Impact on millions of consumers

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Singapore is seeking a Project & Maintenance Specialist (Animal Nutrition) to lead maintenance and improvement of site infrastructure and production equipment.

You will manage preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinate with contractors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive improvements across mechanical, electrical, and facility systems. This role offers growth within a science-led, global company and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical/electrical or related discipline with work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Proactive, collaborative, and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of site infrastructure, facilities, utilities, and production equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Provide reliable maintenance support across mechanical, electrical, utilities, and facility systems to ensure plant availability.
• Lead inspection, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and improvement activities for machinery, tools, equipment, utilities, and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with SHE requirements, regulations, and Management of Change; troubleshoot failures and coordinate recovery actions.
• Manage maintenance-related projects, equipment modifications, installations, and handover documentation.
• Coordinate with external contractors for breakdown recovery and ensure safe execution.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Facilities or related Engineering discipline

Job description

Job title - Project & Maintenance Specialist (Animal Nutrition)

Location - Woodlands, Singapore

• Lead continuous improvement of site infrastructure, facilities, utilities, and production equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Provide reliable maintenance support across mechanical, electrical, utilities, and facility systems to ensure plant availability and operational continuity.
• Lead inspection, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and improvement activities for machinery, tools, equipment, utilities, and facilities.
• Ensure maintenance and project activities comply with site SHE requirements, applicable regulations, engineering standards, Management of Change, and operational requirements. Troubleshoot equipment, utility, facility, mechanical, and electrical failures, and coordinate recovery actions to minimize downtime and production impact.
• Manage maintenance-related projects, equipment modifications, installations, contractor works, commissioning support, and handover documentation to ensure safe and sustainable implementation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and resolve technical issues and failures related to equipment and facilities. Develop, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance (PM) plans for production equipment, utilities, and factory facilities.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) of equipment failures, optimize preventive maintenance programs, and drive continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime. Drive continuous improvement of maintenance strategies through the application of RCA and FMEA tools to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Understand and apply basic MSA and Process Safety Analysis methodologies, ensuring all machinery, tools, equipment, and facilities comply with safety, regulatory, and operational requirements. Ensure machinery and equipment breakdowns are monitored and controlled at a low level, and that all machinery operates in safe and good working condition.
• Responsible for main spare parts availability with cost efficiency. Provide, promote, and work closely with the SHE Officer and Production Supervisor on SHE training and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Advise and provide training to production employees on the safe operation of equipment and machinery. Actively participate in the investigation of production deviations, equipment failures, and SHE incidents, ensuring effective root cause identification and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Participate in the selection of equipment-related service contractors and manage contractor safety, quality, schedule, and performance evaluation during project execution. Coordinate with external contractors for breakdown recovery when external support is required, including issuing LSR documents such as Work Permit, Work at Height, Hot Work, Critical Equipment Override, and other relevant permits.
• Develop and implement equipment and facility modification projects and manage small-scale engineering projects from planning through execution.
• Liaise with external contractors for new machinery installations or machinery upgrades to ensure compliance with SHE requirements and Management of Change processes.
• Advise on and support risk assessments (RA), and actively participate as a member of the RA team. Audit compliance with SHE requirements, best practices, and relevant laws and regulations, and participate in regular inspections.
• Manage equipment documentation and regularly update technical records, manuals, drawings, service records, calibration records, and other related documents in the maintenance database.
• Report machinery or facility downtime/issues related to SHE management to Unit Management.

We offer

• Unique career paths across animal, nutrition and health - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day - sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere - from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you'll work on what's next.
• Growth that keeps up with you - you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
• A culture that lifts you up - with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters - it is essential to serve our customers well.

You Bring

• Engineering Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Facilities, or related Engineering discipline and work experience.
• Minimum 5 years working experience at relevant industrial.
• Team player with good communication, problem solving & dedicated person.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help - just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.