Mechanical Engineer

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
YTL PowerSeraya Pte. Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of YTL Power International Berhad, is in the business of producing, wholesaling, trading and retailing of energy; with a primary focus on electricity. As an established player in Singapore's energy sector, it supplies the country's energy needs through its multi-utilities platform. With a licensed generation capacity of 3,100 MW*, it is one of Singapore's largest electricity generators.

The YTL PowerSeraya Group has three subsidiaries: the retail arm under the Geneco brand provides electricity price plans and energy solutions to homes and businesses, PetroSeraya is the fuel management arm of the Group, and Taser Power which operates Taser Power Plant.
- As at 30 Oct 2024, our registered generating capacity with EMA is 2,467.7 MW.

DESIGNATION : Mechanical Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES
Supporting the Asset Management Department. This position requires deep expertise in rotating equipment, vibration diagnostics, and maintenance strategy development to support the operations and reliability of a Cogeneration Power Plant. This position will lead efforts in condition monitoring, failure analysis, and the implementation of a comprehensive maintenance program.
- Serve as the technical authority for all rotating equipment including gas turbines, steam turbines, pumps, compressors, and fans.
- Conduct and interpret vibration analysis, thermography, and other condition monitoring techniques.
- Lead root cause failure analysis (RCA) and corrective action planning for mechanical issues.
- Design and implement a comprehensive maintenance program incorporating: Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM), Preventive Maintenance (PM), and Predictive Maintenance (PdM).
- Manage the entire lifecycle of plant mechanical assets, from acquisition to decommissioning.
- Develop strategies for effective utilization, performance optimization, and timely upgrades or replacements.
- Develop equipment criticality assessments and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) plans.
- Optimize spare parts inventory in line with the criticality of assets and maintenance workflows using CMMS.
- Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to identify reliability risks and improvement opportunities.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for both engineering functions and asset performance.
- Lead in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for complex plant issues.
- Collaborate with OEMs and vendors for technical support and upgrades.
- Support outage planning, execution, and post-outage evaluations. Develop QC hold points for critical outages.
- Oversee O&M budget and develop/ manage budgets for engineering improvement projects and asset management initiatives.
- Maintain detailed records of equipment history, diagnostics, and maintenance actions.
- Guide and mentor plant personnel in mechanical systems, diagnostics, and maintenance best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 10 years of experience in Power Generation or heavy industrial environment.
- Proven track record in rotating equipment diagnostics and maintenance strategy development.
- Proficient in vibration analysis tools (e.g. Bently Nevada, SKF, Emerson).
- Strong understanding on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical integrity.
- Experience with CMMS platforms and reliability engineering tools.
- Certification in Vibration Analysis (ISO Category I or higher), OEM training (e.g., GE or Siemens), or a Professional Engineer (PE) license is advantageous.
- Have a safety mindset and display good workplace safety behavior.
- Be actively involved in emergency responses whenever called upon.