Maintenance Engineer

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join Avery Dennison’s Biyagama site in Sri Lanka and play a vital role in electrical maintenance, supporting production and site performance.

• Operations & Maintenance  

  • Oversee daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems, machinery, and utilities.

  • Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.

  • Ensure timely resolution of breakdowns, with root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.

  • Drive initiatives to improve equipment availability, reliability, and performance.

  • Monitor energy consumption and identify opportunities for efficiency improvement.

  • Participate in daily monitoring/coordination meetings to review equipment status, ongoing issues, and maintenance priorities.  

• Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safety policies, statutory regulations, and electrical codes.

  • Conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety inspections regularly.

  • Support internal and external audits by providing maintenance records, compliance evidence, and corrective action follow-ups.  

  • Promote a strong culture of electrical safety and safe work practices.

•   Team Leadership & Development  

  • Supervise, guide, and support the site maintenance team (technicians, electricians, contractors).

  • Assign and review maintenance tasks, ensuring work quality and adherence to safety standards.

  • Conduct daily maintenance MDI (Management Daily Improvement) meeting.

  • Train and mentor team members on electrical safety, best practices, and new technologies.

•  Projects & Improvements  

  • Support installation, commissioning, and testing of new electrical equipment, machinery and utilities.

  • Participate in plant upgrades, modifications, and energy optimization projects.

  • Liaise with vendors and contractors for specialized works, services, spare parts, and project execution.

•   Documentation & Reporting  

  • Maintain accurate records of PM schedules, breakdowns, spare parts, and equipment history.

  • Prepare reports on equipment performance, downtime analysis, and maintenance KPIs.

  • Provide technical input for maintenance budgeting, spare parts planning, and cost control.

Qualifications & Skills: 

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

• Experience: Minimum 1-3 years experience in electrical and maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing/industrial site.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, motors, drives, PLCs, Utilities and industrial machinery.

  • Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for breakdown and corrective maintenance.

  • Familiarity with Preventive Maintenance (PM) systems and reliability-centered maintenance practices.

• Safety and Compliance: 

  • In-depth understanding of electrical safety standards, statutory regulations, and workplace safety practices.

  • Experience conducting risk assessments and root-cause analysis.

• Leadership & Teamwork:

  • Proven ability to supervise and mentor maintenance technicians.

  • Strong coordination skills to align maintenance with production/operations requirements.

• Process Improvement:

  • Experience in continuous improvement, energy efficiency, and cost optimization initiatives.  

• Communication and Collaboration:

  • Ability to liaise effectively with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

  • Good documentation and reporting skills (maintenance logs, downtime analysis, KPI tracking) with the  flexibility to support a 24 hour 7 day manufacturing schedule. 

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status.