Maintenance Engineer -Mombasa

Job Description

Job Title: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER: 

We are actively seeking a Maintenance Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position within a manufacturing or production plant. The successful candidate will ensure the availability, reliability, and efficiency of plant equipment, utilities, and building facilities through effective maintenance functions for optimal operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all maintenance functions in the manufacturing plant/equipment, utilities, and facilities, including installation, commissioning, operations, and maintenance in line with ISO standards.
• Establish and optimize plant operations and process improvement initiatives, focusing on mechanical, electrical, and electronics functions, and building facilities. Lead innovation management efforts to create value internally (operations efficiency/productivity) and externally (customer satisfaction).
• Measure and monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Identify, develop, recommend, and execute key maintenance efficiency drivers. Oversee and optimize day-to-day maintenance operations, including long/short-term strategies, initiatives, programs, and maintenance plans. Develop annual operating budgets for maintenance functions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures and processes to support Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Production Practices (GPP), and the company’s quality management system. Drive the adoption of a continuous improvement culture focused on Lean manufacturing principles.
• Apply a proactive, quality-by-design approach to all manufacturing processes, services, and premises.
• Ensure systematic prevention of issues through inspections, maintenance, and controls at all points in the value chain.
• Lead rapid corrective actions to identify and resolve root causes of problems, coordinating cross-functional teams for problem-solving.
• Train, develop, supervise, and coordinate an effective maintenance team, working cross-functionally with all departments to achieve strategic goals. Ensure comprehensive documentation of all maintenance activities.
• Ensure overall equipment efficiency in terms of availability, reliability, and performance.
• Develop cost-saving proposals, monitor usage of utilities, and implement improvement initiatives to reduce maintenance and production costs while meeting quality and regulatory requirements.
• Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance master plan for all plant equipment, utilities, and systems.
• Schedule, coordinate, and control all maintenance activities, ensuring effective planning and execution.
• Continuously improve maintenance procedures and effectiveness to reduce costs. Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and documentation for maintenance activities.
• Manage the main power distribution system, including high-voltage and low-voltage installations and maintenance. Address observed electrical risks and hazards.
• Handle all occupational health and safety functions, including equipment inspections, and mitigate observed health and safety risks.
• Oversee electrical transmission, hydraulic, pneumatic, and heating systems as required.
• Implement energy management strategies to reduce electricity consumption, improve electrical safety, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Prepare maintenance budgets and monitor expenses to ensure budgetary control.
• Use maintenance management software to enhance maintenance functions and improve operational efficiency.
• Minimize equipment breakdowns and prolong the lifespan of equipment to improve overall equipment efficiency and reduce power consumption.
• Perform routine checks and monitoring of equipment to identify and address anomalies.
• Implement the latest production/maintenance technologies to stay current with industry advancements.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Key Qualifications 

• Experience with oil extraction machines or refinery processes, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or Mechatronics from a recognized institution.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of continuous experience in manufacturing, with a focus on engineering and maintenance functions aligned with ISO/QMS standards.
• Knowledge of Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Lean manufacturing practices.
• Familiarity with key process utilities such as air compressors, boilers, emergency power generators, power distribution systems, heating systems, and water supply and treatment systems.