Senior Mechanical Engineer: Plant Maintenance Lead

Mitsui Chemicals Group (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsui Chemicals Asia Pacific, Ltd. is seeking a Site Mechanical Lead to oversee the site mechanical contractor team and ensure safe, reliable plant operations on Jurong Island.

You will plan, schedule and supervise routine, shutdown and emergency maintenance while upholding local regulations and HSE requirements. The role includes developing maintenance procedures, managing budgets and fixed assets, training junior engineers, and participating in site audits and safety programs as part of a

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent

Resourceful

Team player

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Overtime readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mitsui Chemicals Asia Pacific, Ltd. is seeking a Site Mechanical Lead to oversee the site mechanical contractor team and ensure safe, reliable plant operations on Jurong Island.

You will plan, schedule and supervise routine, shutdown and emergency maintenance while upholding local regulations and HSE requirements. The role includes developing maintenance procedures, managing budgets and fixed assets, training junior engineers, and participating in site audits and safety programs as part of a