Coats is looking for a skilled engineering professional with a background in Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, or Metallurgy to manage the operation and maintenance of installed machinery. The successful candidate will have 3-4 years of relevant experience and will play a critical role in ensuring smooth plant operations, overseeing capital expenditure projects, and driving productivity improvements. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, legal compliance, and sustainability while fostering continuous improvement within the engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, review, and execute the operation and maintenance of machinery across electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines to ensure optimal performance.
- Manage the timely completion of budgeted capital expenditure projects, including procurement, installation, and commissioning, while maintaining accurate financial tracking in collaboration with the finance department.
- Coordinate asset completion, tagging, and disposal processes alongside finance to maintain proper asset management.
- Monitor and control engineering-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and initiate projects aimed at productivity savings that align with group sustainability targets.
- Lead peer review audits and Global Internal Audits (GIA) within the engineering department to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Ensure adherence to all legal and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations, meeting both local statutory requirements and global standards.
- Identify and develop specialized vendors to support engineering activities and project execution.
- Drive team building and development initiatives to enhance overall team performance and efficiency.
- Design, implement, and renew annual maintenance contracts where necessary to ensure ongoing service quality.
- Oversee regular testing, calibration, and inspection of machinery, measuring instruments, and related facilities.
- Manage plant modifications to accommodate changing business requirements and operational improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, or Metallurgy.
- 3-4 years of relevant experience in machinery operation, maintenance, and engineering management.
- Strong knowledge of machinery operation and maintenance practices.
- Experience managing capital expenditure projects with financial coordination.
- Familiarity with engineering KPIs and strategies for productivity enhancement.
- Understanding of legal compliance, EHS standards, and audit procedures.
- Proven ability to develop vendor relationships and manage contracts effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in team building and development.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence and sustainability. Candidates who are proactive in engineering management and committed to continuous improvement will find this position both challenging and rewarding.