Senior Maintenance Technician

WAHEGURU ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and engineering firm located in Singapore is seeking a maintenance technician to manage breakdowns and conduct repairs on plant equipment. The role includes ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety regulations while planning maintenance schedules. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills and be able to work independently. This position offers opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns, identify faults, and problem-solve to minimize downtime.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on all types of plant and equipment.
• Estimate completion times and assess potential consequences of deadlines.
• Ensure work meets high-quality standards and complies with regulations.
• Assist in developing and executing planned preventative maintenance schedules.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

General and Task Management

• Attend breakdowns, identify faults, and problem-solve to minimize downtime to production.
• Diagnose faults, perform maintenance and repairs on all types of plant and equipment in a safe, timely, and professional manner, and return equipment to operational service.
• Estimate the time required to complete jobs and assess the potential consequences of not meeting deadlines.
• Identify and escalate activities that could cause harm or damage. Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults, and concerns to management.
• Ensure all work meets high-quality standards and complies with all quality regulations.
• Meet company targets regarding the quality of parts produced. Log spares requirements and usage.
• Assist in developing and executing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Carry out PPM tasks and work orders as scheduled, providing feedback for system improvement.
• Assist with moving, installing, and repositioning machines and equipment.
• Utilize the computerized maintenance management system effectively.
• Plan and prioritize workload to support production and optimize work time.
• Complete job tickets and log work on the maintenance system.
• Operate forklift trucks and lifting equipment safely.
• Maintain the workplace according to 5S methodology (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
• Ensure personal protective equipment is available, correctly used, and report related issues.
• Report all incidents, including minor and trivial accidents.
• Promote environmental awareness and adhere to company procedures.
• Ensure a safe working environment, following health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures, and meet KPI targets.
• Stay updated on manufacturing and engineering trends related to maintenance.
• Undertake special projects as needed.
• Conduct quality control reviews of work performed.
• Perform benchmarking to identify best practices and future trends.
• Plan projects and subtasks for tracking and presentation.
• Use continuous improvement methodologies to enhance maintenance functions.
• Write reports and present progress at project meetings.
• Achieve project goals within budget constraints.
• Engage in ongoing training and development.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems effectively.
• Work independently on assigned tasks and understand basic cost and budget measures.