Senior Engineer, Mechanical

MITSUI CHEMICALS ASIA PACIFIC, LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsui Chemicals Asia Pacific, Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Mechanical Engineer who will lead the site mechanical contractor team to support safe and stable operations.

You will oversee routine, shutdown, and emergency maintenance while ensuring compliance with local regulations and HSE requirements. The role requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering (or Diploma with extensive experience) and strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years in Oil & Petrochemicals.
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years in Oil & Petrochemicals.
• Experience in polymer plant and extruder maintenance advantageous.
• Self-motivated, independent and resourceful.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work under pressure and perform overtime.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and manage routine and shutdown maintenance for safe plant operations.
• Lead site mechanical contractor team to perform maintenance safely and efficiently.
• Respond to plant emergencies and resolve mechanical troubles quickly.
• Review and analyze mechanical problems, prepare reports, and recommend countermeasures.
• Develop and implement risk assessments for mechanical work activities.
• Manage fixed assets, stocks, and follow up on purchases and deliveries.
• Plan annual mechanical budget and monitor monthly expenditure.
• Identify cost control strategies and cost savings programs.
• Maintain maintenance systems to comply with Safety Management System requirements.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance records and reports.
• Participate in Engineering audits and site safety programs; train junior engineers.
• Attend site meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to Plant Mechanical Manager, this position is responsible for leading site mechanical contractor team in providing engineering services to support safe and stable plant operation and ensuring all mechanical maintenance activities are carried out efficiently and according to local regulations and HSE requirements at plant site.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule and manage routine and shutdown maintenance works to ensure safe and stable plant operations
• Lead and manage site mechanical contractor team and ensure daily, periodical and shutdown maintenance works are carried out safely, timely and efficiently
• Respond to plant emergency calls and resolve mechanical troubles within short time frame
• Review and conduct technical investigation of mechanical equipment's problems, evaluate findings, prepare analysis reports and recommend countermeasures to enhance equipment's reliability
• Develop, review and implement Risk Assessment for all mechanical work activities
• Manage fixed assets and stocks movement, and follow up on purchase request and delivery
• Plan annual mechanical budget, and monitor and update monthly expenditure
• Identify and develop cost control strategies and cost savings programs
• Establish and maintain maintenance system to comply with requirements of Safety Management System
• Develop, review and implement mechanical maintenance procedures to improve equipment maintenance methodology
• Prepare, update and maintain proper maintenance records and reports in the system according to plant site's requirements
• Participate in Engineering audits and site safety programs and ensure mechanical activities comply with required rules and regulations
• Provide guidance and conduct training for junior engineers to develop their skills and expertise
• Attend plant site meetings and undertake any other duties assigned by superiors from time to time

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience in Oil & Petrochemicals industry
• Experience in polymer plant and extruder maintenance would be advantageous
• Self-motivated, independent and resourceful
• Effective team player with good communication and presentation skills
• Possess good analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• High sense of responsibility and commitment
• Dynamic individual who is able to work under pressure and perform overtime work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Willing to rotate between manufacturing plants within Jurong Island depending on work arrangement