Maintenance Technician

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Position overview

allnex is looking for a Maintenance Technician with good problem-solving and strong interpersonal skills to join our team in Melaka, Malaysia. In this role, you will be responsible to assist the E&I Engineer to carry out mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance work for process equipment, plant facilities, and general building, as well as, ensure all in safe and good working condition. 

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections on production/utility/WWTP equipment to identify abnormalities.
• Repair and maintain machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining preventive maintenance programs for machinery, instruments, and utilities.
• Provide weekend call-back and holiday coverage as needed.
• Be fully available and reachable by mobile phone or landline at all times in case of emergencies.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls from the control room, regardless of time or location. If outstation during weekends or public holidays, provide a contact number (on a landline) to the immediate superior.
• Assist superiors in troubleshooting and resolving problems efficiently, consulting them for critical equipment breakdowns.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Record and report daily work activities through work order reporting.
• Assist in establishing and managing spare parts inventory.
• Collaborate with vendors to address equipment issues if necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness in the maintenance workshop and areas where maintenance work is conducted.
• Provide recommendations for maintenance tasks and equipment improvements.
• Adhere to all safety, health, and environmental regulations relevant to the business sector and comply with government regulations.
• Undertake any additional duties as assigned by superiors.

Required skills and experience

• 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in the Chemical industry.
• Experience with mechanical and E&I machinery.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and instrumentation problem.
• Strong safety awareness and practice.
• Knowledge of utilities such as compressor, cooling tower, heater and electrical.
• Able to read engineering drawing (mechanical/electrical).
• Familiarity with SHE procedures in manufacturing environment.
• Plant & building maintenance trouble shooting skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Able to operate computer software/application.
• Cooperative, team player.
• Fabrication, welding and pipe fitting knowledge.  

Qualifications

• Certificate/Diploma in Electrical/Instrumentation or Mechanical/Mechatronic related field.
• Chargeman A4 certification is an added advantage.

We offer

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career. Equal Employment Opportunity allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities. Find out how you can make an impact! Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.