Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Reports To: Chief Maintenance & Repair Manager

Department: Workshop

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Maintenance Engineer ensures the continuous and efficient operation of all plant machinery, utilities, and infrastructure. The role involves planning, executing, and overseeing preventative and corrective maintenance activities while ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance:

• Plan, schedule, and perform regular maintenance of plant equipment to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults in machinery and resolve them promptly to minimize production delays.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and support production recovery efforts.
• Monitor key equipment performance indicators and intervene before potential failures.

2. Project Engineering Support:

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on brewing, fermentation, filtration, packaging, and utility systems (boilers, chillers, air compressors, CIP systems).
• Ensure maximum equipment uptime and production continuity.

3. Troubleshooting & Repairs:

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults on process and packaging equipment.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and support production recovery efforts.

4. Maintenance Planning:

• Support the development and execution of preventive maintenance schedules and checklists using CMMS or brewery maintenance software.
• Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate records for inspections and audits.

5. Equipment Reliability & Optimization:

• Analyze recurring issues and propose solutions to improve equipment reliability and process efficiency.
• Assist in the design and implementation of upgrades or modifications to equipment and systems.

6. Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with brewery safety procedures, HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and participate in safety audits and incident investigations.
• Adhere to lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and maintain safe work practices at all times.

7. Spare Parts & Inventory:

• Monitor the availability of spare parts and consumables; ensure timely requisitioning to prevent downtime.
• Maintain an orderly and efficient maintenance workshop and stores.

8. Collaboration & Support:

• Work closely with brewing, packaging, quality, and utilities teams to coordinate maintenance needs and support daily operations.
• Provide technical input during equipment installations, commissioning, and plant expansions.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new machines, utilities, and plant upgrades.

9. Continuous Improvement & Documentation:

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and technical documentation in compliance with safety and quality regulations.
• Propose and implement improvements in processes, maintenance systems, and equipment reliability.

10. 10. Safety and compliance:

• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed following health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

12. Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to support plant operations and efficiency.

13. Qualifications & Skills:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering from a highly recognised university
• Minimum of 7 – 10 years of proven experience in industrial plant or manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment (pumps, compressors, conveyors, boilers, etc.).
• Experience in PLC programming
• Knowledge and experience in Industrial Cooling Systems
• Experiences with maintaining and repairing power supply systems (generator and PV systems)
• Experience in maintaining industrial machinery specific to the beverage industry (RGB, PET, Can)
• Proficient in reading technical manuals, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Skilled in using diagnostic tools, CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), and MS Office Suite.
• Solid understanding of preventive maintenance techniques and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and team coordination abilities.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• OSHA or NEBOSH Health & Safety Certification
• PLC Programming Knowledge (advantageous)

14. Work Environment:

• Fast-paced, industrial environment with rotating machinery.
• May require working in confined spaces, heights, or varying temperatures.
• Occasional weekend or night work during shutdowns or emergency repairs.

How To Apply

All interested candidates must submit a detailed CV and cover letter, along with the names and addresses of three (3) work-related referees and their phone numbers to: applications@monbrew.com by Friday, June 27, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, so the position may be filled before the deadline. We greatly appreciate your interest in working with MBI, but we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Monrovia Breweries Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society.