Facility Section Head

Job Summary

The Facility Section Head will lead the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all M&E systems and cleanroom infrastructure. You will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, manage installation/commissioning activities, lead project execution, and ensure strict compliance with safety and environmental standards to maintain high reliability and zero unexpected downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Maintenance:

  • Manage, operate, and optimize all critical facility and utility systems, including Mechanical & Electrical (M&E), Cleanroom environments, DI Water, Scrubber, IETP, Sewage, Fire Fighting Systems, Industrial Gases, CDA, Vacuum, and Process Utilities.
  • Ensure all facility equipment achieves maximum uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency.
  • Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), corrective actions, and recovery efforts during breakdowns.

• Project Execution & Engineering:

  • Coordinate, supervise, and execute facility upgrades, retrofits, and capital projects from design review to site implementation.
  • Monitor project schedules, manpower, budget/costs, quality, and safety to ensure successful delivery.
  • Manage procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment and infrastructure.

• Vendor & Budget Management:

  • Manage external contractors, vendors, and service providers, monitoring performance and contract execution.
  • Raise and process financial and procurement documentation (RFQs, PRs, PMs, MER, CER, CAF, etc.).
  • Identify critical spare parts requirements and maintain adequate inventory levels for business continuity.

• EHS, Regulatory & Compliance:

  • Ensure full compliance with EHS policies, company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), QA/QC standards, and safety regulations.
  • Manage audits, inspections, permit renewals, and communications with regulatory authorities (e.g., BOMBA, DOE, DOSH, Suruhanjaya Tenaga, and relevant departments).

• Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement:

  • Supervise and mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and site contractors.
  • Drive energy-saving programs, ESG/sustainability initiatives, facility KPIs, and cost-optimization projects.
  • Support plant shutdown activities, emergency response plans, and on-call breakdown scenarios.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related discipline).

• Experience:

  • 5 to 10 years of direct facility management experience within a Semiconductor or High-Tech Manufacturing environment.
  • Proven leadership experience in facility management, M&E systems maintenance, and project execution within industrial/manufacturing environments.