Plant Assistant Manager, Electrical & Instrument

Reporting to Plant Electrical & Instrument (E&I) Manager, this position is responsible for managing the E&I team to maintain, troubleshoot and repair all E&I equipment as well as leading the E&I Engineers and site E&I contractors in ensuring all E&I maintenance activities are carried out efficiently and according to local regulations and HSE requirements at plant site.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule and manage maintenance works to ensure safe and stable plant operations.
• Lead and manage E&I Engineers and site E&I contractors and ensure that daily, periodical and shutdown maintenance (SDM) works are carried out safely, timely and efficiently.
• Prepare schedule for Engineers’ major activities such as SDM and budget preparation.
• Review and conduct technical investigation of E&I equipment’s problems, evaluate findings, prepare analysis reports and recommend countermeasures to enhance equipment’s reliability.
• Develop, review and implement Risk Assessment for all E&I work activities and promote safe and healthy workplace to contractors.
• Attend to plant trouble immediately when required and follow up on the issues promptly.
• Account for E&I overall budget which includes reviewing and planning yearly budget, monitoring monthly cost expenditure and exploring cost effective methods for maintenance work.
• Identify and propose cost control strategies and cost savings programs.
• Develop, review and implement E&I standard operating procedures and processes.
• Update and maintain proper maintenance records and reports according to plant site’s requirements.
• Supervise and check Engineers’ work and arrange training to develop their skills and expertise.
• Participate in meetings, audit sessions and activities relating to E&I work.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by superiors from time to time.

Requirements:

• Master or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with at least 6 years of relevant experience
• Experience in chemicals or petrochemicals environment would be advantageous
• Knowledge in PLC or DCS preferred
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Able to perform overtime work whenever required
• Willing to rotate between manufacturing plants in Jurong Island depending on work arrangement