Plant Engineer

About the role

The Plant Engineer leads the engineering team to ensure efficient operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant equipment and processes. This role aligns engineering activities with strategic goals, optimizes production capacity, reduces downtime, and manages capital budgets while developing staff capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee preventive maintenance programs, updating schedules as needed.
• Supervise a team of direct reports, acting as primary contact for maintenance issues.
• Create, track, and close work orders, ensuring thorough documentation of materials, time, and resources.
• Manage inventory of spare parts, tools, and supplies to support routine and emergency repairs.
• Liaise with external contractors and vendors, ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards.
• Develop and control the site maintenance budget, monitoring expenses and reporting cost‑effective practices.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, environmental guidelines, and industry standards.
• Compile and analyze maintenance data to identify trends, generate KPI reports, and drive continuous improvement.
• Plan and prioritize maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and support production needs.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Trade‑tested Millwright certification (Red Seal).
• GCC certification required.

Required skills

• Preventive Maintenance
• Work Order Management
• Inventory Management
• Vendor Coordination
• Budget Management
• Compliance and Safety
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Continuous Improvement
• Millwright (Red Seal) certification