The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and safety of all plant, machinery, and equipment. The role involves planning and executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime, improve efficiency, and support continuous production operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all equipment and machinery.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and system failures and implement effective repair solutions.
- Ensure all equipment is operating safely and efficiently according to operational standards.
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules and ensure timely execution of maintenance tasks.
- Reduce equipment downtime by ensuring fast response to breakdowns and failures.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and equipment service history.
- Work closely with production and operations teams to coordinate maintenance activities with minimal disruption.
- Supervise and guide technicians, contractors, and maintenance staff.
- Ensure availability and proper management of spare parts and maintenance tools.
- Conduct root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures and recommend long-term solutions.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times.
- Support installation, commissioning, and upgrading of new equipment and systems.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving reliability and efficiency.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Professional engineering certification or registration is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 8–12 years of experience in maintenance engineering or industrial maintenance environments.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, industrial equipment, and maintenance practices.
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of safety standards and regulatory compliance in industrial environments.
- Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities.
Key Competencies
- Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
- Equipment Reliability and Performance Optimization
- Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
- Root Cause Analysis
- Safety and Compliance Management
- Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
- Team Leadership and Supervision
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Technical Reporting and Documentation
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Equipment uptime and availability rate.
- Reduction in unplanned breakdowns.
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
- Percentage of planned maintenance completed on schedule.
- Maintenance cost efficiency against budget.
- Safety compliance and incident reduction.
- Effectiveness of corrective actions implemented.
