Electrical Engineer – Plant Maintenance

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated Electrical Engineer to lead plant‑wide electrical maintenance and support manufacturing operations. The role involves overseeing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring reliable power and automation systems.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily electrical maintenance to minimise machine downtime and ensure smooth plant performance.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance programmes and diagnose complex electrical faults.
• Maintain power supply reliability and optimise equipment efficiency for production teams.
• Supervise installation, commissioning and start‑up of new machinery and electrical equipment.
• Implement safety and energy‑efficiency improvements in line with electrical standards.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance departments to sustain high‑efficiency operations.

Required profile

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of electrical maintenance experience in a large‑scale manufacturing environment.
• Residence near Dankotuwa is a distinct advantage.
• Strong fault‑diagnosis capability, commitment to safety and ability to work effectively in a team.

Required skills

• Practical experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and automation systems.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering software.