Plant Maintenance Engineer

A Plant Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of all plant machinery, equipment, and facilities. They plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues, optimize equipment performance, and support continuous improvement to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all plant equipment.
• Participates in safety, health, and environmental continuous improvement initiatives.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
• Provide root‑cause analysis and corrective action plans
• Provides technical support for maintenance overall functions.
• Lead or support emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Manages and oversee daily operations of the department includes training of personnel, assigned task and schedules.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements.
• Support upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and OEMs
• Develops systems and uses applicable tools to improve understanding of maintenance costs and utility measures relative to overall goals of reliability.
• Inspects and troubleshoots equipment as needed.
• Manages engineering stores functions to properly support plant needs, including maintenance material and contracting needs, process material needs, raw material purchasing, and physical inventory.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment manuals, and logs
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Participate in audits and inspections.
• Work closely with production, quality, and safety teams.
• Train technicians on equipment operation and maintenance best practices.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in any mechanical or electrical studies
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, PLC basics, HVAC, pumps, motors, conveyors, and industrial automation
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Good PC skills (Microsoft Words, Excel)
• 2–5+ years of experience in plant or industrial maintenance
• Willing to work overtime or during weekends if needed