PM Lead - Kulim, Malaysia | JLL Job

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Job Description (Core Responsibilities)

1. Preventive Maintenance (PM) Management

• Schedule & Execution: Plan, assign, and supervise routine PM regimes for facility infrastructure (HVAC, electrical switchgears, DI water systems, CDA/vacuum pumps, scrubbers, and waste treatment plants).
• Work Order Administration: Generate, track, and close work orders using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Vendor & Permit Coordination: Liaise with external contractors, raise safety/hot-work permits, and supervise out-sourced service providers during scheduled shutdowns.
• Checklist & SOP Compliance: Ensure technicians follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments (RAs), and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols.

2. Corrective Maintenance (CM) & Troubleshooting

• Rapid Response: Lead and assist the team during system alarms, equipment trips, or utility degradation to execute fast emergency recovery.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Guide technicians through 8D, 5-Why, or Fishbone problem-solving methods to find root causes of equipment failures.
• System Restoration: Perform post-CM verification, test-firing, and safety system re-qualification before handing systems back to production operations.

3. Team Leadership & Operations

• Team Supervision: Assign daily shift tasks, mentor junior PM technicians, and monitor team output and adherence to 5S and Gemba standards.
• Spare Parts & Inventory: Track and audit critical spare parts, consumables, and tool readiness to prevent extended downtime.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with facilities engineers, safety officers, and production heads on plant expansion, hook-ups, and continuous improvement (TPM/cost-saving) projects.

General Requirements

Education

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

Experience

• 3 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor, biopharma, or heavy industrial facilities/equipment maintenance.
• 1+ year in a lead, senior, or supervisory capacity directing a small team or shift of technicians.

Technical Skills

• Systems Knowledge: Strong grasp of subfab/facilities systems (HVAC, high/low voltage electrical, plumbing, compressed air, industrial waste, or cleanroom controls).
• Diagnostics & Tools: Proficiency in using multi-meters, schematic/P&ID reading, PLC basics, and diagnostic software.
• Safety Protocols: Certified or deeply experienced in LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), PPE usage, Risk Assessment, and hazardous chemical handling.

Soft Skills & Physical Requirements

• Leadership & Communication: Ability to coordinate shift handovers, delegate tasks clearly, and write incident/maintenance reports.
• Shift Work: Willingness to support 24/7 fab operations, on-call rotations, or emergency call-outs.

Location:

On-site –Kulim, Malaysia

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