Palm Oil Mill Operations & Maintenance Leader

Achyutam International - Consulting in HR & Finance; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 243,000 - 364,000; Full time

Job summary

Achyutam International - Consulting in HR & Finance in Africa is seeking an experienced Assistant Mill Manager for the palm oil mill to oversee maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of all machinery and equipment.

You will lead mechanical and electrical teams, implement preventive maintenance, monitor equipment performance, ensure safety and compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the mill.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant maintenance & mill operations experience in palm oil.
• Hands-on palm oil mill experience mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of processing equipment, mechanical/electrical systems, and power generation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and servicing of all mill machinery and equipment.
• Ensure smooth operation of key processing equipment (sterilizers, digesters, screw presses, boilers).
• Monitor performance and implement preventive/predictive maintenance schedules.
• Lead mechanical and electrical maintenance teams and manage spare parts inventory.

Skills

Mill maintenance

Equipment reliability

Preventive maintenance

Team supervision

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Achyutam International - Consulting in HR & Finance in Africa is seeking an experienced Assistant Mill Manager for the palm oil mill to oversee maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of all machinery and equipment.

You will lead mechanical and electrical teams, implement preventive maintenance, monitor equipment performance, ensure safety and compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the mill.