Plant Facilities Technician

Job Summary

Provide effective maintenance and repair services throughout the company to minimize breakdowns and downtime while maximizing operational efficiency. The role includes carrying out preventive maintenance programmes, supervising and monitoring appointed maintenance contractors for critical systems (e.g. HVAC, Air Compressors), performing initial troubleshooting, and maintaining plant utility systems to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance for utilities, including:

  • HVAC System
  • Hot Water System
  • Electrical Steam Boiler
  • Compressed Air System
  • Fire Fighting System
  • Electrical System

• Ensure preventive maintenance for critical systems is carried out according to the planned schedule.

• Assist with the annual High Tension (HT) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical shutdown programme for maintenance and Earth Leakage Relay calibration.

• Monitor Building Management System (BMS), Environmental Monitoring System (EMS), and Building Automation System (BAS).

• Perform routine maintenance, fault finding, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on machinery, equipment, buildings, and utilities to minimize downtime.

• Monitor the cold potable water and filtration systems.

• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely maintenance records, logbooks, and schedules in compliance with Health & Safety, ISO, insurance, and company requirements.

• Report any major equipment failures, abnormal conditions, deviations, or non-conformances promptly to the Department Manager.

• Coordinate with external contractors and supervise their work while on-site.

• Ensure adequate stock levels of maintenance spare parts and consumables.

• Maintain and update technical documentation for plant and equipment.

• Carry out minor mechanical and electrical repairs with minimal disruption to operations.

• Execute Health & Safety findings and corrective actions within the agreed timeline.

• Coordinate calibration and Cleanroom Performance Testing (CPT) activities with contractors and verify work completion meets required standards.

• Perform minor troubleshooting and maintenance for office equipment, including PABX systems, CCTV, and door access systems when required.

• Liaise with internal customers and external suppliers to resolve technical issues and provide updates to the superior.

• Participate in improvement projects and any other duties assigned by management.

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of ISO management systems and ensure compliance with applicable ISO procedures.

Requirements

• Diploma from an accredited Institute, College, or Polytechnic in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant hands-on working experience in plant facilities maintenance.
• AO/A1 or A4 Chargeman Certificate with a mechanical background will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of air-conditioning systems and air compressors will be an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience or knowledge of scrubber systems and bag filter operation systems will be preferred.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to demonstrate initiative in day-to-day work.
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and provide regular feedback.
• Able to carry out improvement projects and demonstrate creative thinking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, email, and online monitoring systems such as BAS, EMS, and BMS.