Maintenance Engineer

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join Avery Dennison’s Biyagama site in Sri Lanka and play a vital role in electrical maintenance, supporting production and site performance.

• Operations & Maintenance  

• Oversee daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems, machinery, and utilities.

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.

• Ensure timely resolution of breakdowns, with root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.

• Drive initiatives to improve equipment availability, reliability, and performance.

• Monitor energy consumption and identify opportunities for efficiency improvement.

• Participate in daily monitoring/coordination meetings to review equipment status, ongoing issues, and maintenance priorities.  

• Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safety policies, statutory regulations, and electrical codes.

• Conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety inspections regularly.

• Support internal and external audits by providing maintenance records, compliance evidence, and corrective action follow-ups.  

• Promote a strong culture of electrical safety and safe work practices.

•   Team Leadership & Development  

• Supervise, guide, and support the site maintenance team (technicians, electricians, contractors).

• Assign and review maintenance tasks, ensuring work quality and adherence to safety standards.

• Conduct daily maintenance MDI (Management Daily Improvement) meeting.

• Train and mentor team members on electrical safety, best practices, and new technologies.

•  Projects & Improvements  

• Support installation, commissioning, and testing of new electrical equipment, machinery and utilities.

• Participate in plant upgrades, modifications, and energy optimization projects.

• Liaise with vendors and contractors for specialized works, services, spare parts, and project execution.

•   Documentation & Reporting  

• Maintain accurate records of PM schedules, breakdowns, spare parts, and equipment history.

• Prepare reports on equipment performance, downtime analysis, and maintenance KPIs.

• Provide technical input for maintenance budgeting, spare parts planning, and cost control.

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Department: Maintenance
Function: Production
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level