Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Job Location: Kuthambakkam Chennai

Job type: Full Time

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Incharge will be responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning, upkeep, and preventive maintenance of all machinery, utilities, and infrastructure within the food processing facility. The role demands strict adherence to food safety, statutory compliance, and minimizing downtime to ensure uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Equipment & Machinery Maintenance

 Plan, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance for all production and utility equipment (e.g., freezing tunnels, conveyors, mixers, refrigeration units, boilers, compressors).

 Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation-related breakdowns promptly.

 Maintain equipment logs, breakdown history, and spare parts records.

2. Compliance & Food Safety

 Ensure all maintenance activities comply with FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards.

 Implement hygiene protocols during repairs to prevent contamination.

 Coordinate with Quality Assurance to validate equipment cleanliness and safety after maintenance.

3. Utilities Management

 Oversee operation & maintenance of refrigeration systems, cold rooms, generators, water treatment plants, and HVAC systems.

 Monitor and control energy consumption; initiate cost-saving measures without compromising quality.

4. Team Management

 Lead, train, and supervise maintenance technicians and contractors.

 Allocate tasks based on priority and skill sets.

 Promote a safety-first culture and conduct regular toolbox talks.

5. Spare Parts & Inventory

 Maintain optimal stock of critical spares without overstocking.

 Liaise with vendors for timely procurement and technical support.

6. Documentation & Reporting

 Maintain preventive maintenance schedules, breakdown reports, and compliance records.

 Submit monthly maintenance performance reports to management.

Skills & Competencies

 Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems used in food processing.

 Familiarity with PLC systems, automation, and instrumentation.

 Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and workplace safety.

 Problem-solving mindset with ability to handle breakdowns under pressure.

 Good leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications & Experience

Diploma / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.

2-5 years of experience in plant maintenance, preferably in the food or FMCG industry.

Hands-on experience in cold storage, freezing technology, and packaging machinery is an added advantage.

Contact:

E Mail - hr@vktpl.com

Contact No. - 9884075665 / 9500041215

Website – www.vktpl.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund
• Work from home

Work Location: In person