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Electrical & Instrument Specialist

Date:  19 Mar 2026
Country:  Singapore
Location: 

Boon Lay, SG

Function:  Operations

About Us

As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us.  We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream.  Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Product Information

Cocoa

We are a leading supplier of cocoa beans and cocoa ingredients, including cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and cocoa liquor, ranking among the top three processors worldwide. We are a cocoa supplier that provides great natural cocoa ingredients to customers all over the world, working with partners across the supply chain to create indulgent treats for consumers while helping to provide a positive future for cocoa. We work closely with our customers to inspire new concepts and solve for challenges they face in developing new cocoa products for their consumers, while delivering value to their business. Building on two decades of supporting farmers and cocoa-growing communities, around the world, we launched Cocoa Compass in October 2019, with the report published in 2024 winning Sustainability Report of the Year at the UK Green Business Awards! It sets challenging goals to tackle the key issues facing the cocoa supply chain by 2030, with interim milestones for action. We are proud to have already achieved, in 2020, 100% traceability and deforestation monitoring in our direct cocoa supply chain. We source from nine regions across Africa, South America and Asia and operate processing, milling, and refining facilities close to major consumption markets in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Our cocoa brand portfolio includes deZaan, with over 100 years of excellence, Unicao, Joanes, Macao, Husyman, as well as Britannia specialty fats

Job Description

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot plant electrical and instrumentation equipment to maximize availability and reduce production disruptions.Carry out maintenance work safely, following all Safety Procedures, SOPs, GMP, and Good Engineering Practices.Support implementation of minor plant modifications and capital projects within defined specifications, budgets, and timelines.
Take ownership of the quality of maintenance work to ensure there is no negative impact on product quality.

Operational Support
Provide timely technical advice and troubleshooting support to Operations and other teams. Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document work and ensure accurate maintenance records.

Continuous Improvement
Initiate and support improvement activities aimed at enhancing equipment reliability, reducing downtime, lowering maintenance costs, and improving work efficiency.

 

Key Deliverables

Decision-Making Scope
Recommend engineering spare parts required for maintenance and stock levels. Decide on troubleshooting approaches and solutions for resolving technical issues on plant equipment. Recommend effective and efficient maintenance activities for enhanced reliability.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience Professional Requirements
Diploma in Instrumentation & Control, Electrical Engineering, or related field. LEW certification is an advantage but not mandatory.

Technical Skills
Basic understanding of industrial standards and relevant maintenance procedures. Good knowledge of production and utility equipment maintenance. Familiarity with GMP guidelines and Standard Engineering Practices. Experience working with CMMS is preferred.

Soft Skills & Competencies
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams. Effective organization and time‑management abilities. Basic commercial awareness and project coordination skills.
 

ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.

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