Qualifications and Skills
- Demonstrated expertise in preventive maintenance, ensuring equipment is maintained and serviced to prevent breakdowns (Mandatory skill).
- Strong understanding of equipment reliability techniques to maximize the uptime and efficiency of machinery (Mandatory skill).
- Proficiency in utilities management ensuring cost-effective and reliable supply of utilities and resources (Mandatory skill).
- Experience in vendor management for sourcing maintenance services and materials effectively and efficiently.
- In-depth knowledge of automation systems to streamline processes and improve operational efficiencies.
- Familiarity with reliability engineering practices to enhance the dependability and lifecycle of plant equipment.
- A strong commitment to continuous improvement, driving proactive changes to processes and systems for higher performance.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with internal teams and external partners and manage expectations.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead the maintenance team to ensure timely and effective maintenance of plant equipment and machinery.
- Implement preventive maintenance strategies to reduce equipment downtime and increase operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards in all maintenance operations.
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for maintenance services and supplies.
- Coordinate the installation and upgrading of automation systems for enhanced manufacturing processes.
- Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and develop strategies for reliability improvement.
- Develop and manage maintenance budgets effectively while monitoring expenses and cost-savings measures.
- Mentor and train maintenance staff to build a skilled and responsive team capable of tackling complex challenges.
