Site Engineering Specialist – Maintenance, Project Execution, Planning and Scheduling

Sanofi; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Singapore seeks a Site Engineering Specialist to maintain and improve process and utility equipment, driving reliability and project execution. You will lead CMMS-based planning, coordinate with vendors, and write SOPs and deviation reports, ensuring CAPA and regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities include managing PMR/URS/Change Controls, supporting IQ/OQ/PQ, and tracking key performance indicators while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to sustain safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation) and relevant industrial experience.
• Experience with maintenance/reliability engineering or project engineering in regulated environments.
• CMMS proficiency (SAP or equivalent) and maintenance planning/scheduling knowledge.
• Strong written communication for SOPs, deviation reports, and project reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and reliability monitoring of process and utility systems.
• Act as CMMS expert for preventive & corrective maintenance planning.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors for maintenance activities; prepare SOPs and reports.
• Prepare PMR, URS, Change Controls; support IQ/OQ/PQ and validation.
• Track KPIs, drive CAPA, investigate deviations, and support energy/water efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance & reliability

Project engineering

CMMS proficiency

SOP writing

Deviation handling

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation)

Tools

SAP CMMS

AutoCAD

BMS

Job description

**About the Job: Site Engineering Specialist** combines maintenance and reliability with project engineering. The role keeps process and utility equipment running reliably through CMMS-driven planning, SOPs, and deviation management, while delivering capital and modification projects from concept to handover (PMR, URS, Change Control, IQ/OQ/PQ). **About Sanofi:** We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. **Key Responsibilities****Maintenance & Reliability*** Oversee operation, maintenance, planning/scheduling, and performance monitoring of process equipment and utility/facility systems (rotating equipment, pumps, reactors, spray driers, electrical systems, air compressors, chillers, AHUs, cooling towers, water systems, static equipment and related infrastructure)* Act as CMMS expert (SAP or equivalent) for planning, scheduling, and tracking preventive and corrective maintenance* Coordinate with vendors/contractors for preventive maintenance, servicing, and repair* Write, review, and update SOPs for utility and equipment operations* Prepare Reliability KPIs and annual utility performance reports* Investigate, document, and report deviations/non-conformances; drive CAPA* Respond to and troubleshoot equipment/utility breakdowns and emergencies* Support sustainability initiatives (energy/water efficiency, emissions reduction, resource optimization)**Project Execution & Engineering Change*** Coordinate and execute engineering/capital projects from concept through commissioning, handover, and close-out* Develop, track, and update project schedules, milestones, and action logs* Conduct site inspections to monitor construction, installation, and commissioning against approved plans* Prepare and manage Plant Modification Requests (PMR), User Requirement Specifications (URS), and Change Controls* Support qualification/validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ)* Prepare project reports, punch lists, commissioning reports, and close-out documentation* Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews related to projects and equipment modifications**Vendor, Budget & Stakeholder Management*** Participate in capital and maintenance budget planning* Assist in vendor selection, technical evaluations, and bid assessments; monitor vendor/contractor performance* Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, contractors, and consultants* Track KPIs for schedule adherence, cost performance, safety, and quality**Compliance & Continuous Improvement*** Ensure compliance with EHS, regulatory, and internal engineering standards* Support implementation of engineering and maintenance best practices* Participate in lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives**Qualifications & Requirements****Essential*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical and, Instrumentation, Automation, discipline)* Experience in maintenance/reliability engineering and/or project engineering within an industrial or regulated environment* CMMS proficiency (SAP or equivalent) and understanding of maintenance planning/scheduling* Strong written communication skills — SOPs, deviation reports, project reports* Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project); familiarity with BMS is a plus* Good analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills **Preferred*** Experience in a regulated industry (pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or similar GMP/EHS environment)* Knowledge of GMP, Change Control, and Validation processes* Familiarity with AutoCAD and engineering drawing review* Experience managing contractors/vendors in a live operational environment **Key Competencies*** Strong engineering fundamentals and technical problem-solving* Effective stakeholder communication across all organizational levels* High accountability, ownership, and attention to detail* Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams **Working Conditions*** Combination of office-based work and regular site activities* Occasional work outside regular hours during shutdowns/critical project phases* PPE required during site visits, inspections, and construction oversight