Engineering Executive

We are a leading recruitment company in Sri Lanka, looking for a Engineering Executive. The ideal candidate will be responsible for improving machinery reliability, supporting plant operations, and driving maintenance excellence through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Improve machinery reliability through proactive maintenance and effective problem-solving.
• Support the Engineering Manager in commissioning, upgrading, and modifying machinery and plant systems.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and reduce equipment downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to preventive maintenance schedules and safety standards.
• Identify opportunities to optimize preventive and predictive maintenance processes using best engineering practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, reports, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations during all maintenance and engineering activities.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• B.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or NDT qualification with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in the Tyre manufacturing experience, polymer, plastics, or manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, automation, and control processes.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and root cause analysis (RCA) to ensure machinery reliability.
• Hands-on experience in commissioning, upgrading, and modifying machinery and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in PLC systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and instrumentation controls.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance and maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Sound understanding of electrical safety standards, compliance, and HSE practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities to collaborate across departments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Kaizen principles to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with a strong commitment to operational excellence.