Head of Maintenance & Electrical Engineering

About the role

The company seeks a senior leader to head the maintenance and electrical engineering function for its flour manufacturing plant in Birgunj. The role ensures reliable plant operations, minimizes downtime, and supports continuous improvement across all engineering assets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the overall maintenance and engineering function to guarantee smooth plant operations.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies that maximize equipment reliability.
• Oversee maintenance of production machinery, electrical systems, utilities, and factory infrastructure.
• Coordinate with production and other departments to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with electrical, engineering, safety, and statutory requirements.
• Mentor and develop the maintenance team to meet departmental goals.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reduce costs.
• Monitor maintenance performance, engineering documentation, and asset reliability.
• Support plant expansion, equipment installation, and engineering improvement projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in maintenance and engineering, preferably in flour milling, food processing, FMCG or manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading plant maintenance and engineering teams.

Required skills

• Plant maintenance
• Electrical systems
• Mechanical systems
• Utility management
• Asset management
• Preventive maintenance