Maintenance Engineer

Position:

Organization: Repi Soap & Detergent PLC

Not Specified

Duites  & Responsibilities:

  • Support in identifying process and efficiency improvement projects related to maintenance; works with customers to do the same.

  • Develops and propose project brief that includes the cost benefit analysis and related capex required.

  • Once approved, manages the execution of the projects.

  • Ensures projects are conducted as per company policy and procedure including procurement and AFCE. 

  • Write bid documents that outline scopes of work necessary to fully defining project requirements

  • Develop timelines and budgets for the equipment / facility projects.

  • Obtain bids, procure service and manage contract services needed for installation of new equipment and/or building improvements as well as relocating current equipment.

  • Delivers finished projects as designed on-time and on-budget with no safety or environmental issues.

  • Create layouts in cooperation with production Managers, operators and maintenance team members.

  • Develops design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans to insure operational needs are met including maintainability and reliability requirements.

  • Provide recommendations to capital improvement projects to ensure reliability and maintainability

  • Provides instruction to maintenance technicians in trouble shooting equipment.

  • Create drawings & specifications for part fabrication if not commercially available.

  • Prepare a parts replacement list for ordering parts or restocking of inventory.

  • Assist in ordering parts, materials and services within SAP system.

  • Define methods to perform preventive maintenance on machines.

  • Specify method to make various replacement parts, weld, solder, fit pipe, and fabricate sheet metal guards

  • Analyze machine problems by using troubleshooting techniques, repair manuals, drawings or manufacturers' specifications to determine logical approach to correct the problem and addressing root cause.

  • Provide expertise on troubleshooting Electrical Mechanics, Hydraulics and Fluid Systems

  • Apply knowledge of functional operation of electric units and systems to diagnose cause of malfunction. Understand & apply PLC ladder logic.

  • Interpret prints and manufacturers' specifications.

  • Use hand tools and test instruments. Test electronic components and circuits to locate defects.

  • Provide instruction to replace defective components and wiring.

  • Train & direct Machine Maintenance Technicians on major installations and repairs as required.

  • Support and enhance PM Program.

  • Work with plant team to analyze loss data to identify underperforming assets

  • Ensure compliance to internal and external policies, procedures, and regulations and to assist external auditors such as insurance companies, and / or other groups as required.

  • Lead efforts for plant loss mapping based on value stream mapping (details individual equipment processing rates and constraints)

  • Work with primary cross functional teams to identify, evaluate and implement design changes, asset strategies revisions and operating / maintenance procedure updates

  • Build and publish weekly and monthly reports commenting on the overall trends and progress of the asset activities

  • Apply FMEA in equipment and facilities risk assessments

  • Act as single point reliability contact, providing technical direction for cross function teams at the manufacturing site

  • Build strong positive relationships with diverse groups through day-to-day reliability plant support with a continuous focus on safe, reliable, and efficient operations

  • Provide strong technical leadership, expertise, and advice in support of facility operations with the goal of optimizing facility reliability through the application of PM and Pd.M. programs

  • Recommend maintenance/operating technologies, methodologies that improve reliability

  • Promote a proactive approach to minimize / eliminate failures by acquiring and analyzing failure data and predicting asset reliability with a goal to reduce maintenance related production losses

  • Promote the application of and facilitate root cause analysis across the facility based on our Global RCA triggers

  • Develop business justifications for resolution of equipment reliability problems

  • Collaborate with Project and Maintenance, providing technical guidance and support for new equipment commissioning

  • Lead the development of technical standards database and advocate the use of those standards as part of precision maintenance being executed by the plant maintenance teams

  • Propose changes to inspect equipment and facility through the PM Optimizing tool

  • Document technical memory methods, processes, and products

  • Monitor technical expertise

  • Train maintenance & reliability teams in new procedures / reliability tools when applicable

  • Responsible for repository of equipment life cycle cost data from design for reliability phase through decommissioning

  • Responsible for executing specific functional (lubrication, vibration, condition monitoring, etc.) program audits

  • Work with Maintenance heads and maintenance teams to understand the root cause and develop the solution and then support and work with Operations, Maintenance and Project to implement the solution

  • Evaluate the performance reports as part of asset management and monitor the main indicators of maintenance and reliability (KPIs)

  • Develop Equipment Strategy plans that may be plant specific or across the network, with the purpose of increasing reliability and availability

  • Ensure plant maintenance is carried out respecting safety rules and regulations

  • Enforce the use of PPE’s

  • Make sure “Safe Work Permit” is implemented whenever necessary

  • Proactively manage safety of contractors together with SHE Engineer and colleagues from other departments

  • Promote implementation of Accident Registration and Analysis when necessary and support the SHE Engineer during the investigation of the root causes for accidents

  • Make sure housekeeping is maintained to the highest standards

Job Requirements

Qualification:

  • More than 5 years’ experience in a similar role within manufacturing, preferably food manufacturing /Soap and Detergent. 

  • Mechanical or electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent Degree 

Competencies: 

  • Communication skill

  • Coaching skill

  • Problem solving Skill

  • Problem Anticipation

  • Attention to Detail

How to Apply

Qualified candidates who meet the above requirements can apply via THIS LINK

Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duites  & Responsibilities: - Support in identifying process and efficiency improvement projects related to maintenance; works with customers to do the same - Develops and propose project brief that includes the cost benefit analysis and related capex required. - Once approved, manages the execution of the projects How to Apply Apply using the provided link below

Deadline: May 19, 2025, 12:00 AM

Location: , Addis Ababa

Amount: 1

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