• Leading the site ( soaps, Detergents, Sulphonation, Silicate &Utility) maintenance function in providing both reactive and proactive, multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure.
  
• Manage the daily operations of the Maintenance department ensuring compliance, safety, and best practices for corrective and preventive maintenance procedures are followed including accurate completion of the PM program.
  
• Training the new management trainee engineers.
  
• Establish, implement, train and monitor maintenance guidelines for the maintenance teams, including safety on the job and preventive maintenance.
  
• Ensuring that the facilities, layout, and machinery run to maximum efficiency and output.
  
• Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principles by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices, and processes.
  
• Doing the erection and commissioning of new equipment, and projects.
  
• Scheduling both internal and external works maximizing planned downtime and reducing unplanned downtime.
  
• Handling the operation and maintenance of utility equipment.
  
• Reporting the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for each area of responsibility.
  
• Reporting KPI, OEE, and Weekly Project Status Updates(presentation).
  
• Managing SAP activities related to PM module, MDG (material code creation and extension).
  
• Manage contractors on-site to ensure they meet legal and company requirements and safety regulations.
  
• Motivate and coach the team to operational success.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field is preferred.
  
• A minimum of 5 years experience in maintenance.
  
• Good understanding of the technical features in maintenance.
  
• Strong knowledge facilities machines and equipment.
  
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
  
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.