Maintenance Instrument Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise internal technicians and external contractors to execute instrumentation maintenance activities effectively.
• Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance for field instrumentation and analyzers to ensure operational reliability.
• Analyze maintenance requests, perform troubleshooting and diagnostics, and determine necessary resources, skills, and spare parts.
• Coordinate with operations and other maintenance teams to prioritize and optimize maintenance schedules for minimal downtime.
• Conduct inspections and acceptance checks to verify technical quality and compliance with standards.
• Document maintenance records and reports accurately in SAP to maintain traceability and compliance.
• Verify and approve contractors' work completion and man-hours to ensure accountability and quality.
• Participate in reliability improvement initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement activities to enhance plant performance.
• Support turnaround planning and execution activities to ensure timely and efficient plant shutdowns and startups.
• Manage contractors to ensure maintenance activities comply with safety and efficiency standards.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve safety.
• Required competencies and certifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant experience in petrochemical, chemical, or process industries.
• OR
• Diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, or related discipline with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred competencies and qualifications
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills to guide maintenance teams effectively.
• Strong planning and scheduling capabilities to optimize maintenance workflows.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate across functions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve maintenance objectives.
• Organized, meticulous, and safety-conscious approach to maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of SAP PM or CMMS systems to support maintenance management.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as HART, PROFIBUS, and Fieldbus.
• Experience in turnaround planning and execution.
• Knowledge of contractor management and permit-to-work systems.
• Other Information
• Work Location: Jurong Island
• Why Join Arkema?
• Be part of a global specialty materials leader committed to innovation and sustainability
• Work within a highly advanced manufacturing environment on Jurong Island
• Opportunity to contribute to critical turnaround and plant reliability initiatives
• Collaborative and multicultural working environment with strong emphasis on safety and operational excellence

Additional Information

Company Overview Arkema Pte. Ltd. operates globally with 91 industrial sites and 20,000 employees, delivering specialty materials and innovative chemical solutions across industries including automotive, energy, and healthcare. Job Summary Join Arkema's Technical Services team as a Maintenance Instrument Engineer to lead instrumentation maintenance, optimize plant reliability, and support safe, efficient operations at our Jurong Island chemical manufacturing facility.

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