Maintenance Engineer – Singapore

📍 Location: Singapore
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and schedule preventive maintenance activities relating to mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Manage sub-vendors who will perform the preventive maintenance activities.
  • Perform preventive maintenance activities.
  • Respond to emergency call for any repair required, equipment & instrument issue or failure.
  • Troubleshooting and suggesting countermeasures for plant issues.
  • Generate regular reports to clients relating to the progress of the maintenance activities.
  • Ensure efficient communications with clients and clients’ appointed representatives, thus achieving the client’s satisfaction.
  • Work with internal teams to achieve effective maintenance and plant conditions.
  • Any other assigned job
  • Support Operation team

 

Qualifications Required:
  • Education: Educational credentials include Diploma/Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Environmental Engineering.
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in operations, maintenance, or construction of water treatment facilities. Experience with ultra-pure water systems will be an advantage.
  • Skills: Good technical aptitude to solve site issues.
  • Able to work in a multi-cultural team environment.
  • Great customer relationship skills.

 

You can apply in this link.

 

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Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from Singapore Institute of Management, Mr. Zackariya combines deep technical expertise with strong business leadership. He is committed to advancing Kurita’s mission of creating shared value through innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable water solutions that support customers and industries throughout Southeast Asia.

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Mr. Hirai joined Kurita Group in 2021 and has held leadership positions in Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for financial planning and analysis, business administration, and the management of cross-functional corporate operations. He has also supported overseas subsidiaries across Asia, Europe, and North America, contributing to the development of effective business practices and strong stakeholder relationships. Prior to joining Kurita, he held management and planning roles at several multinational manufacturing and chemical companies.

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Since joining Kurita Water Industries Ltd. in 2004 as a Sales Engineer, Mr. Nakai has supported customers in optimizing water use, enhancing operational efficiency, and advancing sustainability initiatives. He later expanded his leadership responsibilities in Indonesia, serving as General Manager of PT. Kurita Indonesia from 2022 to 2025 and Senior General Manager from 2025 to 2026, where he contributed to the company’s growth and strengthened its market presence.

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Since joining the Kurita Group in 2004, Mr. Maema has held leadership positions at various Kurita companies in China, Europe, Japan, and Avista Technologies in the United States, where he served as President & CEO from 2023 to 2025 to focus on global initiatives to expand the Kurita reverse osmosis chemicals business. With more than half of his career spent outside Japan, he has developed extensive experience in leading multicultural teams and driving business growth across diverse markets.

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