About this role
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Equipment Maintenance & Operations:
• Oversee installation, repair, and maintenance of production and laboratory equipment
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime
• Conduct regular equipment inspections and identify potential issues before failures occur
• Maintain detailed equipment records, maintenance logs, and service history
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical components
Team Management:
• Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians and support staff
• Assign maintenance tasks and monitor progress and quality of work
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to maintenance staff
• Conduct performance evaluations and coordinate professional development
Safety & Compliance:
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, ISO standards, and company policies
• Implement and monitor health and safety protocols for maintenance operations
• Conduct safety audits and investigations for maintenance-related incidents
• Maintain OSHA compliance and coordinate safety training programs
Planning & Documentation:
• Prepare maintenance budgets and monitor expenditures
• Track maintenance KPIs and provide performance reports to Manager
• Identify and recommend equipment upgrades or replacements
• Document maintenance procedures and update maintenance manuals
Facility Management:
• Oversee maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and utility systems
• Ensure facility cleanliness and proper functioning of all building systems
• Coordinate with vendors and external service providers for specialized maintenance
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of equipment, machinery, and maintenance procedures
- Leadership & Team Management: Ability to supervise, motivate, and develop team members
- Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Creative approach to troubleshooting and resolving maintenance issues
- Safety Consciousness: Strong commitment to safety practices and regulatory compliance
- Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with team members and management
- Time Management & Organization: Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage schedules
- Computer Proficiency: Proficiency Excel and MS Office
- Preventive Maintenance Planning: Ability to develop and execute effective preventive maintenance strategies
- Cost Management: Ability to manage budgets and minimize maintenance costs
- Continuous Improvement: Commitment to identifying and implementing process improvements
- Maintain availability of the equipment according to the KPIs defined and if necessary, propose equipment improvement or new equipment
- Manage the spares stocks
Education:
- Relevant bachelor's degree
Experience:
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in maintenance management or operations
- Proven track record of managing maintenance teams and achieving KPIs
- Experience in optical/laboratory equipment maintenance is an advantage
- Experience with CMMS software and preventive maintenance planning
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or other relevant quality and safety standards
- Optical qualifications and experience an advantage
- Digitally engaged
- Good knowledge of machine repairing and their equipment’s.
Essential Skills Required:
- In-depth knowledge of machinery, equipment, and maintenance best practices
- Advanced computer and MS Office skills
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written) - minimum mid-level
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and team management skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of maintenance operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills