Technician, Maintenance

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with the Maintenance team to execute maintenance and repair works for equipment in production shop floor as well as office areas
• Repair and maintain plant utilities, including waste water treatment plant, soft water and DI water treatment plant, air compressors, and boilers
• Apply relevant Permit to Work for the various maintenance activities
• Work with external contractors for various maintenance activities ensuring adherence to Michelman Safety Critical Rules.
• Maintain inventory of critical spare parts to be readily available for repairs works.
• Diagnose the cause of equipment malfunctions and breakdowns which involves analyzing symptoms, using technical manuals, and potentially running diagnostic tests.
• Documenting maintenance activities, repairs performed, and any spare parts used in CMMS.
• Regularly inspecting equipment and facilities to identify potential problems before they occur. This may involve checking for leaks, wear and tear, loose parts, and proper operation.
• Performing routine maintenance tasks as outlined in manuals or established schedules in CMMS.
• Participate as a member of various process improvement teams; support the safety committee functions

Other

• Climb stairs and stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 25 Kgs
• Communicating effectively with supervisors, facility users, and potentially external vendors regarding maintenance needs and repairs.
• Able to perform equipment maintenance tasks that may require bending, stooping, laying down or working from elevated platforms
• Able to use full range of motion with arms, hands and fingers to reach, grasp, hold, push/pull, twist, and work with tools
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time
• Able to safely operate a forklift
• Able to work outside when required
• Able to work on weekends, shift hours, overtime and be on standby for on-call maintenance job 24/7

Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of relevant mechanical, electrical and plumbing system
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools for disassembly, repair, and reassembly of equipment
• Basic understanding of electrical principles and safe handling of electrical components
• Systematically identifying the source of equipment failures through inspections, testing, and logical deduction
• Clearly communicating maintenance needs, repair procedures, and equipment status to supervisors
• Experience utilizing a CMMS (Computerized maintenance management software) for task documentation
• Knowing established procedures and best practices for preventative maintenance tasks for various equipment.
• Adherence to safety protocols and regulations related to working with machinery, tools, and hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of Lockout Tagout (LOTO) and confined space entry requirements
• Proven ability to think independently as part of a team and handle project from conception to completion
• Proficient in standard business office software
• Good oral, and written communications skills
• Willingness to learn new technologies, adapt to changing work environments, and stay updated on best practices within the field.

Education and Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in plant maintenance operations
• Technical degree, diploma or certifications preferred
• Proficient in instrumentation including flow meters, level sensors, pressure sensors, load cells
• Experience with motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), starters, power supplies, and transformers
• Proficient at pipefitting and welding
• Experience with batch mixing tanks, pressure vessels, extruders, conveyors, boilers, compressors, and general building repair
• Preferred knowledge of process control plants Programmable logic controller (PLC) and Distributed control systems (DCS)

Work Hours

Michelman’s standard work hours for this role are Monday – Friday from 8 am – 5 pm Singapore time.