Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary • Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and continuous improvement of mechanical equipment within the Packing Plant. • Ensure all maintenance activities on packing machines, conveyors, palletizers, compressors, and loading systems are carried out in accordance with established safety, quality, and operational standards. • Minimize downtime and ensure maximum availability and efficiency of packing plant equipment. Key Duties and Responsibilities • Generate and manage work orders for identified mechanical and electromechanical faults within the packing plant. • Prioritize and assign maintenance tasks to technicians based on operational urgency. • Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of: o Packing machines (rotary packers) o Belt conveyors and bucket elevators o Palletizers and truck loading systems o Air compressors and auxiliary systems • Ensure all maintenance works comply with plant procedures, safety standards, and environmental regulations. • Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical breakdowns in coordination with production teams. • Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvement actions to enhance reliability and efficiency. • Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities and update maintenance logs. • Support spare parts planning and inventory control for packing plant equipment. • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Section Head, Packing Plant Maintenance.

Key Requirements Education and Work Experience • Engineer’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related discipline. • Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in cement manufacturing, packing plant operations, or heavy industrial environment. Skills and Competencies • Strong knowledge of installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of packing plant mechanical systems. • Good understanding of cement packing processes and equipment operation. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Good leadership and team supervision abilities. • Good oral and written communication skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. • Knowledge of preventive maintenance systems and CMMS is an added advantage

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