Maintenance Engineer at Givaudan

Purpose

• Coordinate, execute and monitor the preventative & corrective maintenance and repair activities so that the facilities, machinery, power sources and equipment operate reliably and apply agreed improvements to safeguard site assets, safety, health and environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support maintenance teams in executing and reporting routine maintenance activities, handling repairs of installations, equipment and machinery (for example planned maintenance programs, shut-downs, or emergency repairs) to minimize business disruptions caused by break-downs and malfunctions.
• Monitor the daily inspections of production machines and equipment as well as all electrical devices, power supply circuits, distribution boards, control panels, pumps, lighting systems, air- conditions, fire alarm system and spare parts to evaluate requests for repair.
• Diagnose & report breakdown problems to the department head.
• Monitor availability and state of maintenance tools, stores and equipment and advise on replacing or ordering new equipment and/or tools.
• Monitor performance of technical service contractors involved in utilities and services operations and implement corrective actions if necessary.
• Coach and develop maintenance staff so that repairs and services activities are completed accurately, safely, and on-time.
• Provide technical advice to maintenance and operations managers with regards to operational implications of capital projects implementation.
• Observe and role model all safety rules applicable on site.

Academic Background

• Bachelor degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Plant Engineering or Maintenance Certification preferred.

Professional Experience

• Overall work experience of 2 to 4 years in manufacturing plants as Maintenance Engineer, preferable in the consumer goods Industry.
• Up to 1 year of experience in people management desirable.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in technical engineering, problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Good knowledge of TPM, KPI, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Good knowledge of EHS rules and guidelines.
• Good command in Windows environment (MS office) and SAP.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of people management basics.