Technical Manager| Chemical Plant | Jurong Island

gmp technologies (s) pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

gmp technologies (s) pte ltd is seeking a senior Engineering & Maintenance leader to oversee the plant's functions, drive reliability and cost efficiency, and lead a capable team.

You will develop maintenance strategies, manage CAPEX initiatives, support safety and process improvements, and collaborate with regional teams to implement engineering enhancements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering or maintenance experience in chemical, petrochemical or related process industry.
• At least 5 years of team management or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of plant equipment, maintenance management and engineering practices.
• Experience in plant reliability, equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and shutdown management.
• Exposure to CAPEX projects, plant modifications and engineering improvements.
• Familiarity with SAP PM and PS modules.
• Good understanding of plant safety, process safety and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on, proactive and results-oriented with good stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the plant's Engineering and Maintenance functions, ensuring efficient operations and equipment reliability.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, preventive maintenance programmes and equipment inspection plans.
• Oversee maintenance budgets, spare parts management, service contracts and plant shutdown activities.
• Lead engineering projects, plant modifications and CAPEX initiatives, ensuring completion within budget and schedule.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability, operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Provide technical support in equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis and resolution of plant issues.
• Manage plant utilities and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, safety procedures and company policies.
• Support process safety assessments, Management of Change (MOC) and plant safety initiatives.
• Lead, develop and mentor the Engineering and Maintenance team.
• Work closely with internal departments, contractors and regional/global teams to implement engineering improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Plant reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

SAP PS

Job description

• Lead and manage the plant's Engineering and Maintenance functions, ensuring efficient operations and equipment reliability.

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, preventive maintenance programmes and equipment inspection plans.

• Oversee maintenance budgets, spare parts management, service contracts and plant shutdown activities.

• Lead engineering projects, plant modifications and CAPEX initiatives, ensuring completion within budget and schedule.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability, operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.

• Provide technical support in equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis and resolution of plant issues.

• Manage plant utilities and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.

• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, safety procedures and company policies.

• Support process safety assessments, Management of Change (MOC) and plant safety initiatives.

• Lead, develop and mentor the Engineering and Maintenance team.

• Work closely with internal departments, contractors and regional/global teams to implement engineering improvements.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering or maintenance experience within the chemical, petrochemical or related process industry.

• At least 5 years of team management or leadership experience.

• Strong knowledge of plant equipment, maintenance management and engineering practices.

• Experience in plant reliability, equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and shutdown management.

• Exposure to CAPEX projects, plant modifications and engineering improvements.

• Familiarity with SAP, preferably SAP PM and PS modules.

• Good understanding of plant safety, process safety and regulatory requirements.

• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Hands-on, proactive and results-oriented with good stakeholder management abilities.