Kanthoruwa
Construction & TradesFull-timeOn-siteMid-level

Plant Maintenance Mechanical Engineer

Facilities Management·Biyagama·Posted Aug 11, 2026

Mechanical Engineer – Plant Maintenance

Company: LOLC Advanced Technologies (Sun Yield Bio Ingredients Pvt Ltd)

Location: Malwana – Factory

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer – Plant Maintenance to oversee and optimize plant maintenance activities and engineering operations. Join us and make a lasting impact on our commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plant Maintenance & Reliability: Responsible for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, equipment reliability, breakdown troubleshooting, maintenance planning, contractor coordination, and critical spare parts management.
  • Process Improvement & Engineering Excellence: Drive process improvements to enhance production efficiency, equipment performance, energy efficiency, product quality, and support equipment upgrades, commissioning, and optimization projects.
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Continuous Improvement: Lead RCA investigations, implement CAPA, prepare technical reports, and drive continuous improvement through effective problem-solving methodologies.
  • Production Team Collaboration: Collaborate with Production, QA/QC, Utility, and Safety teams to ensure smooth operations while providing technical support, guidance, and knowledge sharing during production, shutdowns, and breakdowns.
  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safety procedures, mechanical safety standards, permit-to-work systems, and statutory engineering requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
  • Professional qualifications related to maintenance management, reliability engineering, or industrial engineering will be an added advantage.
  • 1-2 years' experience in plant maintenance, preferably in food, pharmaceutical, herbal extraction, chemical, or manufacturing industries.
  • Hands-on experience in maintaining process equipment, pumps, valves, piping, heat exchangers, dryers, mixers, blenders, extraction equipment, steam systems, and utilities.

If you see this as the perfect chance to advance your dream career, please submit your Curriculum Vitae, and a detailed cover letter, to careers@sunyieldbio.com within 7 days of this advertisement. Ensure you include the position you're applying for in the subject line of your email.