Senior Engineer, Mechanical

For: Mitsui Chemicals Asia Pacific, Ltd.

Reporting to Plant Mechanical Manager, this position is responsible for leading site mechanical contractor team in providing engineering services to support safe and stable plant operation and ensuring all mechanical maintenance activities are carried out efficiently and according to local regulations and HSE requirements at plant site.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule and manage routine and shutdown maintenance works to ensure safe and stable plant operations
• Lead and manage site mechanical contractor team and ensure daily, periodical and shutdown maintenance works are carried out safely, timely and efficiently
• Respond to plant emergency calls and resolve mechanical troubles within short time frame
• Review and conduct technical investigation of mechanical equipment’s problems, evaluate findings, prepare analysis reports and recommend countermeasures to enhance equipment’s reliability
• Develop, review and implement Risk Assessment for all mechanical work activities
• Manage fixed assets and stocks movement, and follow up on purchase request and delivery
• Plan annual mechanical budget, and monitor and update monthly expenditure
• Identify and develop cost control strategies and cost savings programs
• Establish and maintain maintenance system to comply with requirements of Safety Management System
• Develop, review and implement mechanical maintenance procedures to improve equipment maintenance methodology
• Prepare, update and maintain proper maintenance records and reports in the system according to plant site’s requirements
• Participate in Engineering audits and site safety programs and ensure mechanical activities comply with required rules and regulations
• Provide guidance and conduct training for junior engineers to develop their skills and expertise
• Attend plant site meetings and undertake any other duties assigned by superiors from time to time

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience in Oil & Petrochemicals industry
• Experience in polymer plant and extruder maintenance would be advantageous
• Self-motivated, independent and resourceful
• Effective team player with good communication and presentation skills
• Possess good analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• High sense of responsibility and commitment
• Dynamic individual who is able to work under pressure and perform overtime work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Willing to rotate between manufacturing plants within Jurong Island depending on work arrangement