Mkulazi Holding Company Limited (MHCL) is inviting qualified Tanzanians to apply for the position of Mechanical Engineer. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Mechanical Engineer and will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all mechanical maintenance activities within the sugar factory to ensure optimal equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.

The role requires strong engineering expertise in mechanical systems, industrial maintenance, and workshop management within a manufacturing or sugar production environment. The selected candidate will oversee maintenance strategies, supervise technical teams, manage mechanical assets, and support continuous improvement initiatives across factory operations.

Responsibilities or duties

• Planning, organizing, and controlling mechanical maintenance activities to ensure operational efficiency
• Leading maintenance and repair of boilers, milling equipment, pumps, conveyors, and other factory machinery
• Coordinating workshop operations including fabrication, welding, machining, and repair works
• Developing and implementing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
• Monitoring performance of mechanical systems and recommending improvements or upgrades
• Supervising steam generation and distribution systems within the factory
• Managing mechanical operations of the sugar milling process, including crushers, mills, gearboxes, and drives
• Overseeing alignment, balancing, and calibration of rotating equipment
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, regulations, and environmental requirements
• Coordinating emergency repairs to minimize downtime and restore operations
• Preparing maintenance budgets and controlling costs within approved limits
• Managing spare parts inventory and ensuring availability of critical materials and tools
• Developing and enforcing standard operating procedures for mechanical maintenance
• Conducting mechanical risk assessments and implementing control measures
• Inspecting and testing pressure vessels, lifting equipment, and mechanical safety systems
• Participating in factory expansion projects and equipment commissioning
• Providing technical guidance and advice to management on mechanical engineering matters
• Training and mentoring maintenance and workshop staff
• Implementing energy efficiency and cost-saving initiatives
• Liaising with contractors and external service providers for specialized works
• Ensuring proper documentation of maintenance activities and equipment history
• Coordinating shutdowns, overhauls, and major maintenance programs
• Participating in cross-functional production planning meetings
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance systems
• Performing any other lawful duties assigned by the supervisor

Experience needed

Minimum of three (3) years working experience in mechanical maintenance and workshop management

Experience in boilers, mills, pumps, and general mechanical systems, preferably in sugar manufacturing

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Salaries and benefits will be provided in accordance with the company’s salary structure and applicable HR policies.

• Planning, organizing, and controlling mechanical maintenance activities to ensure operational efficiency
• Leading maintenance and repair of boilers, milling equipment, pumps, conveyors, and other factory machinery
• Coordinating workshop operations including fabrication, welding, machining, and repair works
• Developing and implementing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
• Monitoring performance of mechanical systems and recommending improvements or upgrades
• Supervising steam generation and distribution systems within the factory
• Managing mechanical operations of the sugar milling process, including crushers, mills, gearboxes, and drives
• Overseeing alignment, balancing, and calibration of rotating equipment
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, regulations, and environmental requirements
• Coordinating emergency repairs to minimize downtime and restore operations
• Preparing maintenance budgets and controlling costs within approved limits
• Managing spare parts inventory and ensuring availability of critical materials and tools
• Developing and enforcing standard operating procedures for mechanical maintenance
• Conducting mechanical risk assessments and implementing control measures
• Inspecting and testing pressure vessels, lifting equipment, and mechanical safety systems
• Participating in factory expansion projects and equipment commissioning
• Providing technical guidance and advice to management on mechanical engineering matters
• Training and mentoring maintenance and workshop staff
• Implementing energy efficiency and cost-saving initiatives
• Liaising with contractors and external service providers for specialized works
• Ensuring proper documentation of maintenance activities and equipment history
• Coordinating shutdowns, overhauls, and major maintenance programs
• Participating in cross-functional production planning meetings
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance systems
• Performing any other lawful duties assigned by the supervisor

• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage teams and coordinate complex maintenance operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering from a recognized institution
• Registration with relevant professional engineering bodies is an added advantage
• Certification in Maintenance Management or related technical training will be an added advantage