Maintenance and Automation Lead

Role Purpose

The Maintenance & Automation Lead is responsible for supervising and coordinating maintenance and automation activities to ensure equipment reliability, operational continuity, and efficient execution of maintenance plans. The role focuses on supporting day-to-day maintenance operations, monitoring automation systems, and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives. The position plays a key role in ensuring operational efficiency, minimizing downtime, and supporting the effective performance of production and engineering operations.

Key Accountabilities & Activities

Generic Accountabilities

Work Execution & Supervision

• Supervise daily activities and coordinate team workload to ensure smooth execution of tasks.
• Monitor task execution against plans and schedules, and facilitate timely completion of assigned activities.

Operational Support

• Support operational activities and monitor adherence to defined procedures and instructions.
• Assist in resolving operational issues and escalations, and facilitate timely resolution.

Quality & Compliance

• Monitor work quality and support compliance with defined standards and requirements.
• Review outputs and report deviations to ensure corrective actions are taken.

Team Support

• Support and assist team members in performing tasks and daily activities.
• Facilitate on-the-job training and provide guidance through task coordination and support.

Coordinate

• Coordinate activities between team members and management to ensure alignment and workflow continuity.
• Facilitate communication and support effective execution of operational activities.

Job-Specific Accountabilities

Maintenance Execution & Asset Reliability

• Lead and supervise execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to support equipment reliability, operational continuity, and asset performance.
• Monitor execution of maintenance plans and schedules, ensuring maintenance activities are carried out effectively and aligned with operational priorities.
• Support resolution of recurring equipment issues and coordinate actions to minimize downtime and improve reliability performance.
• Identify equipment performance gaps and support implementation of actions to enhance asset availability and operational efficiency.

Automation Systems Monitoring & Support

• Lead monitoring and support of automation systems, controls, and production-related technologies to ensure stable and reliable operation.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of automation-related issues affecting operational continuity and equipment performance.
• Coordinate execution of automation system improvements, upgrades, and optimization activities.
• Monitor control system performance and support actions to improve automation effectiveness.

Maintenance Planning & Shutdown Coordination

• Support coordination of maintenance planning activities, including scheduled shutdowns, preventive maintenance execution, and maintenance resource deployment.
• Monitor progress of maintenance plans and support alignment with production and operational requirements.
• Assist in prioritization of maintenance interventions based on operational needs and asset criticality.

Asset Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor asset performance indicators, maintenance trends, and equipment reliability data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support implementation of initiatives aimed at reducing downtime, improving equipment efficiency, and strengthening maintenance performance.
• Contribute to enhancement of maintenance practices and automation reliability through continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Support & Problem Resolution

• Provide technical support for maintenance and automation issues requiring analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective measures related to equipment and control system performance.
• Facilitate technical coordination to resolve operational issues affecting production continuity.

Safety, Compliance & Engineering Standards

• Monitor adherence to engineering standards, maintenance procedures, and health, safety, and environmental requirements within maintenance operations.
• Support implementation of safe maintenance practices and compliance with technical standards.
• Identify risks affecting equipment integrity or safe operations and support mitigation actions.

Maintenance Execution Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance workflows, automation support practices, and execution effectiveness.
• Support implementation of initiatives aimed at strengthening maintenance capability, operational efficiency, and reliability performance.

Knowledge, Experience & Education

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a relevant field, with at least 2 years in a similar role.
• Proven experience in maintenance, automation, or engineering support roles.
• Strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Experience working with automation systems and industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and equipment diagnostics.
• Familiarity with safety standards and maintenance procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field is required.
• Technical certifications in maintenance, automation systems, or reliability are preferred.