Preventive Maintenance Associate

About the role:

Responsible for leading and coordinating the execution of preventive maintenance tasks for machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure optimal performance and to minimize unscheduled downtimes. This position supervises a team of maintenance technicians and ensures that maintenance activities are performed in compliance with safety standards, maintenance schedules, and company procedures.

Core Duties:

Peventive Maintenance Execution – Plan, assign, and oversee preventive maintenance tasks to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

Supervise and Guide Maintenance Team – Direct technicians during maintenance and repair activities, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and timeliness standards.

Perform Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis – Diagnose equipment issues, recommend corrective measures, and implement solutions to restore operations quickly.

Manage Documentation and Reporting – Maintain accurate records of maintenance schedules, work orders, equipment history, and incident reports.

Enforce Safety and Compliance Standards – Ensure maintenance activities strictly follow company safety rules, environmental regulations, and industry standards.

Coordinate with Other Departments – Work closely with production, engineering, and support teams to align maintenance schedules with operational requirements.

Develop Team Competence – Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to maintenance personnel for continuous skills improvement.

Support Projects and Continuous Improvement – Assist in equipment installation, upgrades, and reliability initiatives that improve plant performance and efficiency.

Job Specifications:

Education:

• At least a Technical-Vocational Certificate in Electrical Installation & Maintenance, Instrumentation or Plant Mechanic; or Associate’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Technology Engineering; Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

• Licensed Mechanical Engineer is an advantage.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Fresh graduates can apply (may be considered if undergone considerable trainings/workshops and seminars)

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance systems and asset management.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and equipment schematics.
• Knowledgeable in fabrication, welding works, cutting and other basic metal and hot works.
• Knows how to drive and operate a forklift unit.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• May be exposed to dust, noise, oil, grease, and varying temperatures.
• Requires standing, lifting (up to 25 kg), bending, and working in a dusty or high heat work areas or in confined spaces.
• Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is mandatory.

Language:

• Can comfortably converse, read, and write in English, Tagalog and Bisaya.

Documentation:

• Computer proficiency in the use of MS office, CMMS or excel-based tracking and maintenance reporting templates;
• Data interpretation
• Data Presentation and Reporting

Other specifications:

• Effective communication for shift turnover and fault reporting.
• Ability to work in a team and coordinate with production, safety, mechanical maintenance, and electrical maintenance staff.
• Professional conduct under pressure, especially during urgent repairs.