Team Leader, Plant Facilities Mechanical Utilities

Job Summary

Job Title: Team Leader Plant Facilities Mechanical Utilities

Job Purpose

To lead and coordinate mechanical utilities maintenance activities within Plant Facilities ensuring the reliable safe and efficient operation of mechanical utility systems. The role is responsible for planning and executing preventive and corrective maintenance troubleshooting equipment issues supporting the commissioning of new systems ensuring compliance with applicable safety and technical standards developing team capabilities and driving continuous improvement in equipment reliability and operational performance.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Mechanical Utilities Maintenance

• Plan coordinate and execute preventive predictive and corrective maintenance activities for mechanical utility systems and equipment.

• Troubleshoot mechanical faults perform routine repairs and coordinate complex repairs to minimize equipment downtime.

• Monitor equipment condition and performance to identify potential failures and implement appropriate corrective actions.

• Ensure maintenance activities are completed according to approved procedures technical specifications and maintenance schedules.

Team Leadership and Coordination

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of mechanical utilities technicians ensuring effective task allocation and timely completion of assigned work.

• Monitor work progress provide technical guidance and resolve routine mechanical issues encountered during maintenance activities.

• Train coach and support team members to improve technical competence work quality and adherence to established procedures.

• Promote teamwork accountability collaboration and a continuous improvement mindset within the team.

Safety Compliance and Quality

• Ensure all mechanical maintenance activities comply with applicable safety regulations environmental requirements and company procedures.

• Enforce safe working practices including permit-to-work requirements lockout/tagout (LOTO) risk assessments and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Identify potential workplace hazards report unsafe conditions and implement preventive measures to reduce operational risks.

• Ensure maintenance work meets established quality standards and applicable engineering requirements.

Commissioning and Project Support

• Support the installation testing inspection and commissioning of new mechanical utility systems and equipment.

• Coordinate with engineering production contractors and other relevant departments to ensure smooth execution of maintenance and project activities.

• Assist in developing work plans preparing equipment for operation and verifying system readiness following maintenance or installation.

• Support the handover of new or modified systems and ensure relevant technical documentation is maintained.

Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor maintenance performance against established key performance indicators (KPIs) including equipment availability downtime maintenance completion and work order closure.

• Analyse recurring equipment failures and maintenance trends to identify opportunities for reliability improvement.

• Recommend and implement improvements to maintenance procedures work practices resource utilization and equipment performance.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records reports and technical documentation to support operational decision-making.

Resource and Work Management

• Coordinate manpower tools spare parts and other resources required for effective maintenance execution.

• Prioritize maintenance activities based on equipment criticality operational requirements safety risks and available resources.

• Monitor the availability and condition of maintenance tools and equipment and ensure proper utilization.

• Communicate maintenance priorities equipment status and potential operational risks to the reporting manager and relevant stakeholders.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Operations or a related technical field.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance plant utilities or industrial facilities.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a team leadership or supervisory role.

• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance equipment troubleshooting and maintenance planning is preferred.

Technical Skills

• HVAC Systems

• Chillers and Cooling Towers

• Pumps and Motors

• Air Compressors and Air Dryers

• Boilers and Steam Systems

• Bearing and Mechanical Seal Replacement

• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

• Chilled Water and Cooling Water Systems

• AHU and Ventilation Systems

• P&ID and Mechanical Drawing Reading

• Root Cause Analysis

• Utility Equipment Operation and Maintenance

Required Skills:

Mechanical utilities maintenance Preventive maintenance Predictive maintenance Corrective maintenance Equipment troubleshooting Equipment repairs Maintenance scheduling Team leadership Task allocation Technical guidance Training and coaching Safety compliance Environmental compliance Permit-to-work Lockout/tagout (LOTO) Risk assessments Personal protective equipment usage Hazard identification Preventive measures implementation Quality standards adherence Engineering requirements compliance Installation support Testing Inspection Commissioning Cross-department coordination Work plan development System readiness verification Technical documentation maintenance Performance monitoring KPI analysis Equipment availability monitoring Downtime analysis Work order closure Reliability improvement Maintenance procedure improvement Resource utilization Maintenance record keeping Maintenance reporting Manpower coordination Tool and spare parts management Maintenance prioritization Communication with stakeholders

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