Facilities Engineer - Instrumentation and Controls

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Job Description

The Graduate Engineer is expected to support the department’s daily operations, maintenance, and improvement activities while developing technical competency, problem-solving skills, and professional work ethics. This role is designed for fresh graduates with the right mindset, strong learning attitude, and willingness to contribute as a team player.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support daily operation and maintenance activities of engineering / facilities systems under guidance of senior engineers and supervisors.
• Assist in Preventive, Corrective, and Predictive Maintenance activities to ensure system reliability and availability.
• Participate in troubleshooting, breakdown analysis, and basic root cause analysis (RCA).
• Assist in monitoring system performance, collecting data, and preparing basic reports.
• Support implementation of continuous improvement, safety, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating with technicians, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, standard operating procedures (SOP), and IMS requirements.
• Learn and follow engineering standards, statutory requirements, and best practices.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor as part of learning and development.

REQUIRED:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Degree in any Engineering field or equivalent.

SKILLS:

• Strong willingness to learn and accept guidance, feedback, and coaching.
• Positive, proactive, and responsible attitude toward work and challenges.
• Hands-on mentality – not afraid to go to site, observe, ask questions, and get involved.
• Ownership mindset – treats assigned tasks seriously and follows through to completion.
• Safety-first mindset in all activities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and resilient in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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