Maintenance Engineer

This is your opportunity to be part of a global organization.
The key responsibility in this role is to ensure upkeep of all the plant
machineries, equipment's and other utility services of Production, Warehouses
so as to have minimum disruptions in the operations.
Get the opportunity to leave your mark.
You will be responsible for the daily activities of Maintenance Department;
planning, organizing and directing the maintenance operations.
Here's some of the other things you can look forward to:
* Responsible for the daily activities of Maintenance Department; planning, organizing and directing the maintenance operations.
* Coordinates with Suppliers/Contractors/Consultants and Purchase Dept. for the procurement of spare parts, new machinery, facility, which are required for the existing/additional set-up.
* Proposes/implement the improvements that are arising from time-to-time changes/requirement for the current setup.
* Coordinate with external contractors/consultants for the project jobs.
* Inspect the fire protection system of the entire facilities under Supply at regular intervals and set up preventive maintenance plans for the upkeep of the system.
* As a fires Marshall conduct firefighting drill and educate personnel on the fire and safety issues.
* Manage, develop and direct programs to ensure efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of facility.
* Shall be responsible for the performance of the department in terms of achieving the KPls and also manage spending against budget.
* Liaise regularly with other Departments such as Production, Logistics and Warehousing so as to arrest the bottle necks arising due to breakdowns.
* Shal ensure and advise Production personnel to maintain all company properties in lean and serviceable conditions.
* Shall report all Maintenance activities related to KPls, abnormalities, accidents, incidents etc to Factory Manager and liaise with Maintenance and QHSE as required.
* Shall be responsible for the inventory of the maintenance spare parts and will include the yearly stock counts.
* Shall be responsible for the efficiency improvement in production and strive to work in that direction.
* Responsible to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
* To ensure that a safe and healthy work environment exists by adhering to company health, safety and environment policies.
You will report to the Factory Manager.
The role will be based in Kuwait.
You should also have the following qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering.
* Post graduation in Electromechanical Systems is an advantage.
* Minimum ‎5 years Supervisory experience in Maintenance in Chemical Company.
* Experience with ISO standards.
* Working knowledge of ERP Systems and Microsoft Office Software.
Application and further information
For further information on Hempel, please visit hempel.com.
To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in
English via the link no later than the ‎8-May-‎2023.
Please note that the interviews will take place ‎1-‎2 weeks after the
application deadline and you may want to pencil this time in your diary to
avoid any holiday clashes.
More about Hempel
At Hempel, we are working together to shape a brighter future with sustainable
coating solutions. We believe this is only possible with dedicated employees
with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Hempel is committed to creating an
inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our
employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all.
Application due
‎2023-‎05-‎08
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Job Functions
Engineering, Supply Chain
Industry
Chemicals
Across the globe, Hempel 's coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures
and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make
homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in
Copenhagen, Denmark in ‎1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel
Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but
is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to
learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity.