Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on and proactive Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) to support our manufacturing operations in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.

The role is responsible for maintaining the reliability, availability, and safe operation of production machinery, utilities, and plant facilities. The successful candidate will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, support production operations, and drive equipment improvements to minimize downtime.

Experience in plastics processing, polymer compounding, extrusion, grinding, or similar manufacturing environments is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of production machinery, utilities, and plant facilities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns and conduct root cause analysis to reduce downtime and recurring equipment failures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot extruders, grinders, mixers, material handling systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Work closely with Production to resolve equipment-related issues affecting manufacturing operations.
• Monitor maintenance schedules, equipment condition, work orders, spare parts, and maintenance records.
• Support maintenance and improvement projects, including equipment modifications, installation, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with contractors and service providers for major repairs and technical works.
• Support EHS, environmental compliance, and ISO 14001 requirements, including inspections, audits, documentation, waste management, and pollution prevention initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, energy efficiency, maintenance costs, and overall plant performance.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company procedures, safety requirements, and applicable standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
• Licensed Mechanical Engineer (ME) is preferred.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in plant maintenance, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, industrial machinery, and preventive/corrective maintenance.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical troubleshooting and equipment repair.
• Experience with extruders, grinders, mixers, pelletizers, or plastics processing equipment is highly advantageous.
• Experience in plastics processing, polymer compounding, extrusion, grinding, or similar manufacturing is an advantage.
• Knowledge or experience in ISO 14001, EHS/OSH, environmental compliance, or internal/external audits is an advantage.
• PCO experience or knowledge of DENR/EMB requirements is an advantage but not required.
• Good problem-solving, planning, coordination, communication, and documentation skills.
• Willing to work hands-on in a manufacturing/industrial environment and respond to urgent equipment breakdowns when required.
• Willing to undergo relevant technical, safety, environmental, and ISO-related training.