Mechanical Maintenance Executive

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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,

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

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