ACE Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

About the role

Aster, a joint venture between Chandra Asri and Glencore providing energy, chemical and infrastructure solutions in Southeast Asia, is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its Maintenance team. You will lead maintenance execution for static and rotating equipment, resolve equipment issues, guide specialist contractors and support shutdowns and improvement work across an integrated energy and chemicals site.

Key responsibilities

• Lead planned, corrective, emergency and shutdown maintenance for static and rotating equipment, completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, investigate recurring failures and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability and minimise downtime.
• Supervise maintenance contractors and coordinate manpower, materials, tools, services, permits and worksite activities to deliver the maintenance schedule.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, planners and schedulers to resolve execution challenges and support plant modifications and minor engineering projects.
• Ensure work complies with statutory requirements, engineering codes, site standards, HSSE controls, risk assessments, permit-to-work requirements and QA/QC expectations.
• Maintain accurate records in the maintenance management system and drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability, contractor performance, LEAN practices and cost-effective maintenance.

Required profile

• NITEC, Higher NITEC, Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology or a related technical discipline.
• Diploma or Degree holders need at least 5 years of relevant experience; NITEC or Higher NITEC candidates typically need 10 years or more.
• Experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, energy or other process industries is preferred.

Required skills

• Hands-on maintenance of critical rotating equipment (compressors, pumps, fin fans, turbines) and static equipment (boilers, furnaces, heat exchangers).
• Working knowledge of international engineering standards and codes, including applicable API standards.
• Maintenance planning and scheduling, contractor supervision, shutdown execution and computerised maintenance management systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a sound understanding of HSSE requirements, risk assessment, permit-to-work controls and safe maintenance practices.