Mechanical Maintenance Executive

Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş.; Yalova Merkez; On-site; TRY 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Private accommodation for employees

Training & development programs

Site exposure to international best-pr

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş. is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Executive to lead the mechanical maintenance department at our Yalova factory.

You will plan and execute maintenance programs, drive reliability improvements, and manage a team to ensure safe and efficient operations. The role requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, at least five years in industrial maintenance, and strong collaboration with production and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Strong planning, prioritizing, organizing and monitoring maintenance activities.
• Experience in equipment modernization, reliability improvement, and capital projects; knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of automation and control systems.
• Preferably experience in heavy industry, chemical plants, or continuous production environments.
• Proficiency in English; MS Office skills; experience with SAP PM or Maximo.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all mechanical equipment in the area of responsibility.
• Prepare, optimize, and monitor the annual maintenance budget.
• Lead and manage the maintenance team and training plans.
• Develop, plan, and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement reliability improvements.
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate periodic maintenance, shutdowns, and overhauls.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Manage maintenance contractors and spare parts activities.
• Ensure maintenance documentation in SAP PM or Maximo and track KPIs.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Project management

Automation basics

English proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

Job description

AKSA, a company of Akkök Holding, was founded in 1968 in Yalova. Becoming the world’s largest producer of acrylic fiber over the years, Aksa today serves approximately 300 customers in over 50 countries across 5 continents. Having a capacity of 350.000 tons per year, Aksa supplies raw materials for textiles and technical textiles in many diverse areas.

We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Executive with the following qualifications to work in the Mechanical Maintenance Department at our factory operating in Yalova.

Qualities we are looking for;

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering,
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance within an industrial environment,
• Strong knowledge of planning, prioritizing, organizing, and monitoring maintenance activities,
• Experience in equipment modernization, reliability improvement, and capital projects, with a solid understanding of project management methodologies,
• Basic knowledge of automation and control systems,
• Preferably experience in heavy industry, chemical plants, or continuous production environments,
• Proficiency in English,
• Proficient in MS Office applications; experience with SAP PM or Maximo,
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with production, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to understand operational needs and deliver timely maintenance solutions,
• Strong leading, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills,
• Proactive, results-oriented, and continuous improvement mindset,
• Effective communication and teamwork skills,
• Strong commitment to occupational health, safety, and technical integrity standards.

Your main tasks are;

• Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all mechanical equipment within the assigned area of responsibility,
• Prepare, optimize, and monitor the annual maintenance budget to ensure cost-effective operations,
• Lead and manage the maintenance team, overseeing their performance, development, and training plans,
• Develop, plan, and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability and minimize production losses,
• Monitor equipment performance, identify reliability improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions to enhance asset performance,
• Lead failure investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans to eliminate recurring equipment issues,
• Coordinate periodic maintenance activities, major shutdowns, and equipment overhauls in line with production requirements,
• Manage equipment modernization, refurbishment, and improvement projects to support operational excellence and long-term asset reliability,
• Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and other stakeholders to align maintenance priorities with business and operational needs,
• Manage maintenance contractors and external service providers, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards,
• Support spare parts management activities, including critical spare identification, inventory optimization, and technical evaluation of materials and services,
• Ensure maintenance activities are properly documented and executed through maintenance management systems such as SAP PM or Maximo,
• Track maintenance KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness,
• Ensure full compliance with occupational health & safety, environmental, and technical safety requirements throughout all maintenance activities,
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry best practices, and reliability methodologies to support sustainable asset management.

What are waiting for you here!

Applications that support your development

• Participation in Job Orientation and AKSA Recognition Training specific to the process steps within the scope of job adaptation,
• Opportunity to participate in personal development, professional development and leadership training within the scope of our Corporate Training Academy,
• Outside fairs, training and company visit opportunities abroad,

Work-Life Balance

• The opportunity to work 4 days a week, which we implemented as a first in Turkey,
• Private accommodation for employees,

Recruitment Process

• Receiving applications,
• Preliminary evaluation to be made in line with the criteria,
• Sending personality inventory and interview process to shortlisted candidates,