Mechanical Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for plant mechanical equipment.

Maintain the reliability, availability, and performance of rotating and static equipment to support safe plant operations.

Conduct equipment failure investigations and implement corrective actions to improve equipment performance.

Develop and optimize maintenance strategies, preventive maintenance programs, and reliability improvement initiatives.

Maintain and troubleshoot pumps, compressors, extruders, gearboxes, agitators, fans, blowers, vacuum systems, mechanical seals, couplings, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and HVAC equipment.

Support inspection and integrity programs for pressure vessels, tanks, reactors, heat exchangers, columns, piping systems, relief devices, cooling towers, and structural assets.

Participate in mechanical integrity, Fitness-for-Service (FFS), RBI, Safety Critical Element (SCE), and statutory inspection activities.

Coordinate mechanical shutdown and turnaround planning and execution, including resource, material, and contractor requirements.

Support CAPEX projects, plant modifications, commissioning, startup, performance testing, HAZOP, PSSR, and MOC activities.

Coordinate and monitor contractor and vendor activities to support safety, quality, and timely completion of work.

Promote compliance with HSE standards, PTW, LOTO, risk assessment, and incident investigation requirements.

Support spare parts management, inventory optimization, maintenance budgeting, and asset data management within SAP/GSAP/CMMS.

Maintain maintenance procedures, technical documentation, equipment history, and reliability reports.

Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and development support to maintenance personnel and contractors.

Our Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience in chemical, petrochemical, polymer, or manufacturing plants.

Experience with rotating and static equipment maintenance, plant shutdowns, turnarounds, commissioning, and reliability improvement programs.

Knowledge of mechanical integrity, RBI, condition monitoring, vibration analysis, RCM, and RCFA.

Familiarity with SAP PM, GSAP, CMMS/KMMS, contractor management, and turnaround planning.

Strong problem-solving, planning, communication, teamwork, and safety awareness skills.

Willing to work in plant environments, support shutdowns, commissioning activities, contractor supervision, and emergency callouts.

KURARAY ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. is a premier manufacturer and supplier of POVAL range of specialty chemicals for industrial needs. As Kuraray's Group operational hub in the Asia Pacific region, we are engaged in the sales and marketing of specialized chemicals and polymer in the region.