Site Engineering Specialist – Maintenance, Project Execution, Planning and Scheduling
Job title
: Site Engineering Specialist - Maintenance, Project Execution, Planning and Scheduling
- Location: Singapore
About the Job: Site Engineering Specialist
About Sanofi
Maintenance & Reliability
- Oversee operation, maintenance, planning/scheduling, and performance monitoring of process equipment and utility/facility systems (rotating equipment, pumps, reactors, spray driers, electrical systems, air compressors, chillers, AHUs, cooling towers, water systems, static equipment and related infrastructure)
- Act as CMMS expert (SAP or equivalent) for planning, scheduling, and tracking preventive and corrective maintenance
- Coordinate with vendors/contractors for preventive maintenance, servicing, and repair
- Write, review, and update SOPs for utility and equipment operations
- Prepare Reliability KPIs and annual utility performance reports
- Investigate, document, and report deviations/non-conformances; drive CAPA
- Respond to and troubleshoot equipment/utility breakdowns and emergencies
- Support sustainability initiatives (energy/water efficiency, emissions reduction, resource optimization)
Project Execution & Engineering Change
- Coordinate and execute engineering/capital projects from concept through commissioning, handover, and close-out
- Develop, track, and update project schedules, milestones, and action logs
- Conduct site inspections to monitor construction, installation, and commissioning against approved plans
- Prepare and manage Plant Modification Requests (PMR), User Requirement Specifications (URS), and Change Controls
- Support qualification/validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ)
- Prepare project reports, punch lists, commissioning reports, and close-out documentation
- Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews related to projects and equipment modifications
Vendor, Budget & Stakeholder Management
- Participate in capital and maintenance budget planning
- Assist in vendor selection, technical evaluations, and bid assessments; monitor vendor/contractor performance
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, contractors, and consultants
- Track KPIs for schedule adherence, cost performance, safety, and quality
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with EHS, regulatory, and internal engineering standards
- Support implementation of engineering and maintenance best practices
- Participate in lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical and, Instrumentation, Automation, discipline)
- Experience in maintenance/reliability engineering and/or project engineering within an industrial or regulated environment
- CMMS proficiency (SAP or equivalent) and understanding of maintenance planning/scheduling
- Strong written communication skills - SOPs, deviation reports, project reports
- Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project); familiarity with BMS is a plus
- Good analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
- Experience in a regulated industry (pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or similar GMP/EHS environment)
- Knowledge of GMP, Change Control, and Validation processes
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and engineering drawing review
- Experience managing contractors/vendors in a live operational environment
Key Competencies
- Strong engineering fundamentals and technical problem-solving
- Effective stakeholder communication across all organizational levels
- High accountability, ownership, and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams
Working Conditions
- Combination of office-based work and regular site activities
- Occasional work outside regular hours during shutdowns/critical project phases
- PPE required during site visits, inspections, and construction oversight
Why Choose Us Join Sanofi as a Site Engineering Specialist
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Purpose-driven work
You'll keep the equipment and utilities running that directly support the manufacture of medicines and vaccines - your reliability work has a direct line to patient impact.
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Breadth of ownership
This role spans both maintenance/reliability and project engineering, giving you end-to-end exposure - from day-to-day asset performance to leading capital projects from concept through commissioning.
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Growth and variety
Work across diverse systems - rotating equipment, utilities, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure - while building skills in GMP, Change Control, and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
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Cross-functional exposure
Regular collaboration with Quality, EHS, Operations, vendors, and project stakeholders builds strong organizational visibility and relationships.
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Culture of continuous improvement
Be part of lessons-learned reviews and best-practice initiatives that shape how the site operates.
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Values-led organization
Aim Higher, Act for Patients, Be Bold, and Lead Together
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