Maintenance Engineer

Lead our maintenance team to power performance, safety, and reliability.

Job Description

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join Avery Dennison’s Biyagama site in Sri Lanka and play a vital role in electrical maintenance, supporting production and site performance.

• Operations & Maintenance  

  • Oversee daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems, machinery, and utilities.

  • Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.

  • Ensure timely resolution of breakdowns, with root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.

  • Drive initiatives to improve equipment availability, reliability, and performance.

  • Monitor energy consumption and identify opportunities for efficiency improvement.

  • Participate in daily monitoring/coordination meetings to review equipment status, ongoing issues, and maintenance priorities.  

• Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safety policies, statutory regulations, and electrical codes.

  • Conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety inspections regularly.

  • Support internal and external audits by providing maintenance records, compliance evidence, and corrective action follow-ups.  

  • Promote a strong culture of electrical safety and safe work practices.

•   Team Leadership & Development  

  • Supervise, guide, and support the site maintenance team (technicians, electricians, contractors).

  • Assign and review maintenance tasks, ensuring work quality and adherence to safety standards.

  • Conduct daily maintenance MDI (Management Daily Improvement) meeting.

  • Train and mentor team members on electrical safety, best practices, and new technologies.

•  Projects & Improvements  

  • Support installation, commissioning, and testing of new electrical equipment, machinery and utilities.

  • Participate in plant upgrades, modifications, and energy optimization projects.

  • Liaise with vendors and contractors for specialized works, services, spare parts, and project execution.

•   Documentation & Reporting  

  • Maintain accurate records of PM schedules, breakdowns, spare parts, and equipment history.

  • Prepare reports on equipment performance, downtime analysis, and maintenance KPIs.

  • Provide technical input for maintenance budgeting, spare parts planning, and cost control.