Job Description

Position Title

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Engineering Manager (Projects and Maintenance)

Reporting To

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Project and Operations Head, MAG Culinary Solutions

Role Purpose

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Engineering Manager (Projects and Maintenance) is responsible for supporting the project during execution phase and then maintenance the facility during operations. The Engineering Manager shall be responsible for all coordination and management of project related to MEPF and S&E and then seamless operations and upkeeping the maintenance during operations. The role ensures compliance with safety, food hygiene, and regulatory standards while maximizing equipment uptime, energy efficiency and other sustainability aspects during operations.

Key Accountability

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Project:

Review and evaluate kitchen and M&E equipment proposals according to operational needs. Coordinate M&E and kitchen layouts with consultants to meet overall project requirements. Track manufacturing, delivery, and installation of all equipment, identifying risks early. Oversee daily site execution with PMC and contractors to ensure timely work, quality, and safety. Verify executed quantities with QS and PMC for billing and package finalization. Manage testing and commissioning of all systems before handover. Ensure all site works meet safety, quality, and contract standards.

Operations & Maintenance:

Oversee the maintenance of all kitchens, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and building systems, ensure all catering equipment maintained as per OEM and HACCP standards. Manage all contracted services (refrigeration, electrical etc. if any), supervise facility upgrades, refurbishments, and new installations, ensure all activities comply with aviation, food safety (e.g., HACCP, HALAL etc.), and occupational health & safety (e.g., OSHA) regulations. Oversee maintenance of all kitchen, MEP, HVAC, refrigeration, and building systems. Lead, mentor, and train the engineering team, track team performance and KPIs. Lead technical projects such as expansions, procurement, and automation, coordinate with procurement, QA, and operations teams.

Qualification & Working Experience

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Bachelor's degree in mechanical / electrical / industrial engineering or related field HACCP, HALAL certifications preferred Proficiency in Auto CAD software, MS office tools etc Minimum 15-20 years of experience in engineering/maintenance, with at least 5-7 years in a managerial role in food processing, FMCG, hospitality, or airline catering industry

Areas of Experience

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Strong knowledge of kitchen equipments, HVAC and electrical systems, Refrigeration systems, PLC systems, and other utility systems. Strong hold with HACCP, HALAL, ISO standards, and aviation catering operations. Proven ability to lead large technical teams in a high-paced, hygiene-critical environment.

Personality Traits

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Excellent leadership and team management skills Strong project management and problem-solving abilities Knowledge of IOT/BMS/ EMS systems Ability to work under pressure and handle emergencies * Operates in a 24/7 flight catering facility with exposure to hot/cold kitchen environments and utility plants, to standby during weekends/holidays depending on operational needs