Head of Department (Maintenance & Facilities) - #1122692

Job Description:

1.  Facility Operations & Maintenance

• Manage daily operations of yard infrastructure including buildings, workshops, utilities, cranes, wharfs

• Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs for mechanical, electrical, and civil systems.

• Ensure all utilities (power, water, compressed air, sewage, etc.) are operating optimally.

• Oversee facility modifications, expansions, and upgrading projects.

 2.  Yard Development: planning, design, construction, and commissioning of shipyard facility to support shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance operations.

• Collaborate with project teams to align development with operational needs and safety standards.

• Monitor progress and quality of development works to ensure timely execution and compliance.

• Ensure project completion within scope, time, and budget constraints.

 3.  Safety, Environment & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Singapore authorities (JTC, BCA, NEA, SCDF, MOM & Etc.).

• Support ISO and other certification requirements (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)

• Coordinate waste management, pollution control, and emergency response systems.

• Maintain valid LM and LG certificates for lifting equipment.

 4.  Contractor & Vendor Management

• Manage facility-related service contracts (e.g., cleaning, waste disposal, landscaping, pest control, HVAC maintenance).

• Supervise vendor performance and ensure adherence to service-level agreements.

• Prepare specifications and tender documents for facility works and projects

 5.  Utilities Monitoring & Sustainability Enhancement: -

• Track monthly utilities consumption (electricity, water, gas).

• Analyze trends and identify inefficiencies.

• Implement energy-saving initiatives and optimize resource usage.

• Ensure compliance with NEA and environmental standards.

• Prepare monthly reports and recommend improvements.

• Lead sustainability programs (waste reduction, water conservation, green building practices). -

• Engage vendors for eco-friendly materials and technologies

 6.  Budgeting & Cost Control

• Develop annual budgets for facility operations, maintenance, and improvement works.

• Monitor expenses and implement cost-saving initiatives.

• Prepare reports on facility performance, downtime, and energy consumption. 

• Lead a team of maintenance technicians and supervisors.

• Provide technical support to production and operations teams.

• Coordinate with government agencies, classification societies, and utility providers when required.

Job Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or related field.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in shipyard, offshore, or heavy industrial maintenance.

• Proven leadership in large-scale maintenance operations and yard development.

• Experience in CAPEX and OPEX budget preparation and management.

• Strong knowledge of Singapore regulatory bodies: JTC, BCA, NEA, SCDF, MOM.

• Workplace Safety and Health (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations.

• SS510 standards for welding, electrical, and hot work tools.

• Familiarity with equipment calibration and certification.

• Permit-to-work systems and LOTO procedures.