Lead our maintenance team to power performance, safety, and reliability.

Job Description

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