Maintenance Manager, Energy-from-waste

Singapore, West, Singapore
- Job Function
- Environment
- Department
- Energy-from-Waste Cluster
- Job posted on
- Feb 10, 2025
- Employee Group
- Permanent
- Experience range (Years)
- 0 - N.A.

**Purpose and Scope**
- Reporting to the Deputy Head of Energy-from-Waste Plant, this role will act as Maintenance Head and be responsible for all plant maintenance activities, providing leadership and guidance in maintenance of the plant.

**Key Roles and Responsibilities**
- 1. Leadership and Supervision
- Lead and manage the maintenance team which comprises of mechanical, instrument and electrical teams to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operation of all plant equipment.
- Develop maintenance schedules and ensure adherence to timelines, minimizing plant downtime.
- Provide direction and oversight for predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
- 2. Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
- Safety Protocols: Ensure that all maintenance activities comply with company safety protocols and relevant health and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA standards, local safety regulations).
- Incident Reporting and Investigation: Supervise the reporting and investigation of any maintenance related accidents, near-misses, or safety incidents, ensuring corrective measures are implemented.
- Environmental Protection: Ensure that maintenance activities do not negatively impact the environment, adhering to environmental protection standards (e.g., air emissions, water discharge, noise pollution).
- Risk Assessment: Conduct regular safety and environmental risk assessments, identify hazards, and implement mitigation strategies to prevent accidents or environmental harm.
- Emergency Response Planning: Develop and train the maintenance team together with the safety team on emergency response procedures related to both safety incidents and environmental hazards.
- 3. Operational Maintenance Management
- Oversee the maintenance of waste handling systems, combustion units, flue gas cleaning systems, ash handling, and all other related equipment in the plant.
- Ensure that equipment operates at peak performance by conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting, and timely repairs.
- Implement a robust predictive / preventive maintenance program to minimize equipment failures and enhance reliability.
- 4. Regulatory and Legal Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all statutory provisions, including health, safety, and environment requirements. Embed a safety and sustainability culture within the Plant.
- Stay updated on changes to environmental laws and industry best practices, ensuring the plant adheres to the latest compliance standards.
- Work with regulatory agencies to ensure proper documentation and compliance inspections are carried out on time.
- 5. Budget and Cost Management
- Prepare and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
- Monitor maintenance costs and identify opportunities for cost-saving without compromising quality or safety.
- 6. Training and Development
- Ensure that all maintenance personnel are adequately trained in the safe work activities, and the proper handling of energy-from-waste plant equipment.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, ensuring the team is updated on new technologies, safe practices, and regulatory changes.
- 7. Reporting and Documentation
- Generate reports on maintenance activities for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure the accurate and timely documentation of all maintenance activities.
- Maintain records of preventive maintenance schedules, breakdowns, repairs, and equipment performance.
- 8. Collaboration with Other Departments
- Work closely with operations, technical services, HSSE and support functions to identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Collaborate with external contractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure the availability of parts, services, and support.
- Ensure that the plant is adequately stocked with materials and tools for the maintenance function to continue without interruption to the plant operation.
- Ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with the Company’s regulations.
- Manage the development and implementation of the approved budget for the Department.

**Qualification, Skills and Experience**
- Degree in Engineering or any other relevant fields
- At least more than 10 years of relevant experience in the Energy, Utilities industry, with at least 5 years in a maintenance leadership role for a Maintenance Department.
- Possesses good management and leadership quality.
- Self-motivated and independent
- Strong analytical and communication skills