Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical & Utilities)

Job Description :

• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance tasks to reduce unplanned downtime.
•  Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly, performing root cause analysis ands executing necessary repairs.
• Document all maintenance activities accurately
• Ensure performing RCA on problem solving
• Ensure critical equipment is fully operational during high-demand months (e.g., Barhi and Medjool harvest).
• Prioritize maintenance tasks based on production schedules and operational urgency.
• Coordinate closely with production and quality teams for planned shutdowns.  
• Monitor and maintain utilities including air compressors, steam network, cooling and HVAC systems.  
• Ensure all utilities operate within defined performance and safety parameters.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards during maintenance interventions.
• Use appropriate cleaning and disinfection procedures before and after work on production lines   
• Maintain specific mechanical compliance items under hygiene standards: Lube-free pneumatics, food-grade lubricant usage, and sanitary welding standards.
• Monitor Spare parts consumption and raise requests to replenish critical stock.
• Contribute to cost control by optimizing spare parts usage and identifying alternatives where applicable.
• Identify recurring failures and propose solutions to improve equipment reliability.
• Participate in root cause analysis, Kaizen events, and engineering modifications.
• Apply Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO), PPE, and other safety measures during maintenance work.
• Report and escalate safety risks or equipment abnormalities promptly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering
• 1-3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in food processing, FMCG, or agricultural products.
• Proven experience with maintenance of conveyors, Production lines , Xray, AHUs, Cooling units, sorters, metal detectors, mixers, chocolate production line , baking systems, and packaging lines.
• Working knowledge of utilities such as compressors, chillers, pumps
• Familiarity with food safety requirements (e.g., hygiene design, equipment sanitation) in maintenance work.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and basic troubleshooting tools.   

• Additional certificates in maintenance systems (e.g., TPM, CMMS) are considered a plus

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Social insurance
• Annual Bonus Based on KPIs
• Discount on Linah Farms's Products