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Job Description: Mechanical Supervisor
Location: Manufacturing Facility, Colombo
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager (Colombo Site) / Factory Manager / Projects Engineer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Contract Duration: As per Service Agreement Term
Position Overview
The Mechanical Supervisor will be responsible for leading and supervising mechanical maintenance and operational activities at the Client's manufacturing facility. This role requires ensuring all mechanical systems, equipment, and installations operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with the Client's standards, international requirements, and all applicable Sri Lankan regulations. The position demands strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supervision and Leadership
- Supervise and provide technical leadership to mechanical technicians and other service provider personnel assigned to mechanical maintenance activities
- Plan, assign, and monitor daily work activities of the mechanical maintenance team
- Conduct daily Direction Setting Meetings to review previous day's performance and plan current day's activities
- Ensure adequate staffing levels and skill coverage across all shifts and operational periods
- Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing coaching and development support
- Ensure all team members adhere to the Client's safety regulations, operational procedures, and quality standards
2. Mechanical Systems Maintenance and Operation
Boiler Systems & Steam Distribution:
- Oversee operation of Stone Danks Boiler (10,000 Lb @ 150 psi) and Forbes Marshall Boiler (10,000 Lb @ 150 psi)
- Ensure steam availability for production operations from 6:00 AM through end of shift
- Monitor and maintain condensate recovery systems and flash steam recovery systems
- Supervise inspection and maintenance of steam traps, shut-off valves, control valves, and pressure gauges throughout the steam distribution network
- Ensure proper operation of make-up tanks, feed water systems, and water treatment plants
- Monitor Furnace Fuel Oil (FFO) distribution system, including pumps, storage tanks, day tanks, and oil heater units
- Update boiler logbooks hourly with FFO consumption, water consumption, steam consumption, stack temperature, and feed water temperature
- Monitor daily FFO stock levels and report to Engineering Management by 8:30 AM
- Coordinate annual boiler inspections and certifications with independent boiler surveyors
- Ensure weekly boiler feed water and blow-down water sampling and testing
Compressed Air Systems:
- Oversee operation and maintenance of main site compressors (Compressor No. 1, 2, and 3)
- Ensure compressed air network reliability for SMD and other production areas
- Manage air dryer units and maintain required air quality standards
- Monitor and maintain all soft links, flex links, and distribution systems
Vacuum Systems:
- Supervise operation of centralized vacuum plant including Nash Vacuum pumps (No. 1 and 2)
- Maintain vacuum reservoir and distribution systems
- Oversee CDEU (Central Dust Extraction Unit) operations and tobacco feed plants
- Ensure proper operation of large fan assemblies (6 units) and check for vibration and noise
Material Handling Equipment:
- Supervise forklift operations and battery-operated material handling equipment
- Ensure proper maintenance and charging of forklift batteries
- Monitor battery charger operations and adjust charging periods as required
- Coordinate forklift services for MSG/MSW operations and Material Stores
- Maintain battery maintenance records and ensure optimal battery life
3. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all mechanical equipment
- Create and maintain Centrelines for all critical mechanical systems
- Monitor all changes to Centrelines using change logs and communicate benefits to management
- Manage Cleaning, Inspection, and Lubrication (CIL) cycles with onsite contractors
- Utilize PM cards, Dice Charts, and Work Process Analysis (WPA) for key machinery
- Develop and execute long-term maintenance cycles to achieve zero unplanned downtime
- Conduct lifecycle and lifetime analysis for critical equipment
- Implement One Point Lessons (OPL) for continuous improvement
4. Breakdown Management and Problem Solving
- Respond immediately to mechanical equipment breakdowns and emergencies
- Lead root cause analysis investigations for all mechanical failures
- Gather and collate information on minor stops, process failures, and breakdowns through the Daily Management System (DMS)
- Use breakdown elimination tools including Loss Tree development for key machinery
- Maintain and manage defect handling logs
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence
- Achieve and maintain established Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) targets
- Coordinate with external OEM agents for complex repairs as required
5. Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to the Client's Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Guidelines and policies
- Conduct and document Safety Maps and QRP (Quick Response to Problems) cards
- Implement and maintain Safety Trigger protocols
- Ensure all personnel wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliant with European Standards
- Obtain and manage work permits for hot work, work at height, confined space entry, and excavation
- Display appropriate demarcations and warning signs at work areas
- Ensure all mechanical work complies with cyber security requirements and safety standards
- Report and investigate any safety incidents or near-misses
- Coordinate annual medical examinations for all team members
- Maintain zero safety and environmental non-compliance record
6. Quality and Performance Management
- Ensure all mechanical work meets the Client's quality standards and specifications
- Achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including:
- On-time completion of projects
- Zero damages to Client properties and personnel
- Zero safety and environmental non-compliance
- 100% availability of critical systems
- Achievement of established MTBF targets
- Conduct weekly Integrated Work System (IWS) health checks targeting scores above 60%
- Monitor and maintain equipment performance against established baselines
- Ensure zero product mix-ups in all mechanical operations supporting production
7. Documentation and Record Keeping
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all mechanical maintenance activities
- Update daily logbooks for boilers, generators, and other critical equipment
- Complete and file all maintenance checklists, inspection reports, and test results
- Maintain records of:
- FFO consumption and stocks
- Water consumption by area
- Equipment running hours and maintenance histories
- Spare parts usage and inventory
- Training records for team members
- Prepare and submit monthly reports on mechanical systems performance
- Maintain SAP notifications and work orders for all maintenance activities
- Ensure all records are available for audit purposes
8. Coordination and Communication
- Liaise with the Client's Engineering Management Team including:
- Engineering and Site Services Manager
- Plant Manager
- Projects Manager
- Assistant Managers (Electronics/Services)
- Engineering Executives
- Coordinate with other service providers and contractors on site
- Communicate effectively with production departments to minimize disruption
- Participate in weekly formal update meetings with the Client's management
- Attend and contribute to monthly performance review meetings
- Report immediately any matters that may cause difficulty in service provision or jeopardize ability to perform obligations
9. Asset and Inventory Management
- Maintain accountability for all tools, equipment, and assets used by the mechanical team
- Ensure proper storage and security of mechanical spares and consumables
- Coordinate procurement of required spare parts through the Client's Procurement Department
- Maintain adequate inventory of critical spare parts and co