MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Role Overview

Maintenance Engineer at Napco National. The role is responsible for planning, executing, and supporting maintenance activities, including breakdown repair, preventive maintenance, project execution, and machine upgrades (electrical or mechanical). The Maintenance Engineer ensures smooth operations by analyzing maintenance data, coordinating spare parts, and ensuring compliance with safety and 5S protocols.

Role Purpose

The Maintenance Engineer supports the Maintenance Unit by executing assigned maintenance tasks, troubleshooting equipment breakdowns, managing spare parts coordination, analyzing maintenance data for continuous improvement, and ensuring full compliance with safety and 5S standards across the maintenance area.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Execution

• Receive instructions from the Maintenance Unit Head/Manager for assigned maintenance tasks and projects.
• Carry out specific maintenance tasks related to machine repairs, new machine commissioning, and validation activities.
• Assist the maintenance team in troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance as required.
• Prepare designs for specific machine upgrades (electrical or mechanical) and submit them for management review and approval.
• Follow up on project execution after design approval.
• Clean and organize the working area upon task completion.
• Document task details, including timing, completion status, and any new observations or findings.
• Submit Repair Request Forms (RRF) for any pending tasks or additional issues found.
• Obtain feedback from production teams to ensure full resolution and satisfaction.

Coordination & Spare Parts Management

• Coordinate with the Maintenance Unit Head/Manager to ensure proper resource allocation for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with the Store regarding delivery of critical spare parts and escalate any delays.
• Prepare and submit Spare Parts Requisition Forms as needed.

Data Analysis & Improvement

• Analyze maintenance data, including repetitive breakdowns, delays in preventive maintenance, and spare part consumption.
• Propose action plans and improvements based on analysis findings.

Calibration & External Services

• Execute in-house calibration tasks as per instructions and defined Work Instructions (WI).
• Coordinate outsourced calibration activities with the Local Purchasing Unit (LPC).
• Ensure timely availability of external calibration agencies, oversee tasks, and follow up on calibration certificates.
• Update the Calibration Master File upon completion.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all NAPCO-IFP safety procedures and attend all required safety meetings.
• Enforce company health and safety policies among the team and monitor for compliance.
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure emergency response protocols are understood by all personnel.
• Immediately report and act upon unsafe acts, conditions, or near-misses.
• Participate in cross-auditing and ensure adherence to the plant's hazard control standards.
• Conduct daily safety talks in assigned work areas.
• Perform assigned 5S duties as per the 5S plan to maintain an efficient and safe work environment.
• Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and take immediate corrective action.
• Lock out any unsafe equipment until it is repaired and deemed safe.
• Actively participate in safety audits, emergency drills, and 5S implementation.
• Promote safety awareness among team members.

Internal & External Coordination

• Interface with the Maintenance Team, Production Team, Store & Spare Parts Team, and Health & Safety Department.
• Liaise with the Local Purchasing Unit (LPC) and External Calibration Agencies.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• At least 2–4 years of experience in industrial maintenance or plant engineering roles.
• Strong reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of maintenance techniques (mechanical and electrical).
• Ability to read machine manuals, technical diagrams, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with spare parts management and calibration procedures.
• Analytical skills for root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in documenting maintenance activities and reporting.

Additional Information

• Must be in good physical condition and able to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work alternating shifts.
• Must adhere to all local labor laws and NAPCO-IFP safety policies.