Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Heavy/Moving Industry

Location: [Cairo  ]

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

• Industry : heavy moving trucks- construction- dredging type. rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, and alignment.
• Proficient in CMMS

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to oversee the maintenance and reliability of heavy mechanical systems, including moving machinery such as conveyors, cranes, hydraulic systems, and large-scale production equipment. The role ensures maximum equipment uptime, efficiency, and safety in a heavy industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance:
• Develop and execute scheduled maintenance plans for mechanical systems and moving equipment to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshooting & Repair:
• Diagnose mechanical failures, perform root cause analysis, and execute timely repairs on gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and rotating machinery.
• Inspection & Monitoring:
• Conduct regular inspections of heavy equipment, alignments, lubrication, and vibration analysis to detect early signs of wear or failure.
• Project Engineering:
• Support capital improvement and equipment upgrade projects, including the installation and commissioning of new mechanical systems.
• Compliance & Safety:
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA/ISO safety standards and site-specific health and safety regulations.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, equipment history, and reports on downtime, maintenance KPIs, and corrective actions.
• Team Collaboration:
• Work closely with operations, electrical, and instrumentation teams to coordinate and improve reliability of industrial systems.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Participate in reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) initiatives and lean manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2-3 years experience in mechanical maintenance within a heavy industry (Heavy trucks, dredging- drilling tools, moving equipment's etc.).
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, and alignment.
• Proficient in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Familiarity with safety systems and regulatory standards in industrial maintenance.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Reliability or Maintenance Engineering (CMRP, TPM, etc.).
• Experience with root cause failure analysis (RCFA).
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled mechanical systems (basic understanding).
• Welding/fabrication or mechanical fitting experience is a plus.