Utilities Maintenance Lead (Sokhna Plant)

WHO IS LAFARGE

As a member of Holcim Group, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure, and improved living standards all over Egypt. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, thriving with our people and communities. Lafarge Egypt launched one of the largest cement plants in the MENA region which is located in Ain Al-Sokhna, with a plant capacity of 9.5 MT and 5 state-of-the-art production lines. Through its established business operations in Cement, Ready-Mix concrete, Lafarge Egypt has demonstrated its commitment to the provision of sustainable building materials. Lafarge Egypt continuously seeks to meet the needs of a wide range of customers including but not limited to individual homebuilders, large construction companies, architects, or local artisans, powered by 1500 passionate employees.

Overview:

Lead and supervise the mechanical utilities maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of utility equipment including screw compressors and water pumps. The role aims to maximize equipment availability, minimize downtime, and support continuous production through proper planning, execution, and team leadership.

Responsibilities:

Health & Safety:

• Adhere to and enforce relevant legislation, as well as the Company's HSE Policies, Rules, and Standards.
• Ensure the highest degree of safety and safe working practices are maintained at all times.
• Follow all HSE Procedures, both Management and Operational.
• Commit to gain all HSE competencies and capabilities relevant to the job role, as outlined in the country HSE training matrix (mandatory for the position or required based on the individual's activities).

Functional:

• Plan, schedule, and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance for:
• Screw compressors (Atlas, Aerzen, etc.)
• Water pumps and related piping systems.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and ensure timely repair to reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and history in SAP.
• Optimize spare parts usage and coordinate with planning and procurement teams.
• Prepare maintenance reports, KPIs, and performance analysis using Microsoft Office tools.
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of utility equipment.
• Coordinate with production and other departments for maintenance planning.

Education, Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of screw compressors (Atlas Copco, Aerzen, or similar).
• Water pumps maintenance, seals, bearings, and alignment.
• SAP knowledge.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• 5-7 years of experience in heavy industry or relevant industrial environment (preferred in cement industry).
• Proven experience leading maintenance technicians.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE:

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you'll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You'll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas, and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it's only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.