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Edward Musa
Technical Manager at LSG Sky Chefs Ltd
Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaWork Experience
LSG Sky Chefs Ltd
Dec 2023 - Present -1 yr, 6 months
Tanzania
- Job Details:Conduct daily inspections of HVAC systems, kitchen equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure to ensure optimal functionality and safety. Lead daily maintenance review meetings, monitor tasks, and ensure prompt corrective actions are implemented efficiently. Develop and enforce preventive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime and extend asset lifespan. Oversee the MaintainX work order system, reviewing execution reports to track task completion and maintenance efficiency. Manage critical spare parts and maintenance tools inventory, defining minimum stock levels to avoid service interruptions. Analyze maintenance budgets, monitor costs, and coordinate with vendors to optimize expenditure and service delivery. Organize staff schedules and lead emergency maintenance plans to ensure 24/7 operational readiness. Train and supervise maintenance teams while ensuring full compliance with OSHA and food safety standards.
Serengeti Breweries Ltd
Jan 2022 - Nov 2023 -1 yr, 10 months
Tanzania
- Job Details:Managed reliability across utilities, brewing, packaging, and engineering projects to ensure consistent operational performance. Designed and implemented engineering projects adhering to safety, legal, and quality standards to drive compliance and efficiency. Embedded asset care principles into daily routines, promoting equipment sustainability and performance optimization. Provided hands-on coaching to technicians and engineers to improve diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across production units. Engaged in daily operational reviews and data analysis to identify root causes and support timely corrective actions. Oversaw work order management, spare parts planning, and maintenance cost control using SAP systems. Led training initiatives for multi-shift technician teams, building cross-functional competencies and operational agility. Maintained accurate equipment condition records and lifecycle planning databases to support proactive maintenance strategies.
Planning & Maintenance Mechanical Engineer
Dangote Cement Ltd
Nov 2017 - Dec 2021 -4 yrs, 1 month
Tanzania
- Job Details:Developed and managed weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance plans to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime. Created, reviewed, and closed work orders in SAP, ensuring accurate tracking of maintenance activities and task completion. Coordinated spare parts planning and procurement processes, including technical evaluations, to support uninterrupted operations. Analyzed maintenance project costs, prepared estimates, and coordinated execution within budgetary limits. Led stock reviews and ensured bill of materials (BOMs) were consistently updated for efficient inventory control. Oversaw condition monitoring and inspection of key assets like the kiln and coal mill for preventive action planning. Directed and supervised corrective and preventive maintenance tasks to uphold plant performance and safety standards. Conducted RCA, FMEA, and RCM to identify failure patterns and implement reliability-centered improvements.
Mwanza Textiles Ltd (Mwatex 2001 Ltd)
Jul 2016 - Sep 2016 -2 months
Tanzania
- Job Details:Gained practical experience in maintaining weaving machines, gearboxes, and cooling systems. Participated in welding operations and workshop activities such as turning, drilling, boring, and grinding. Assisted in boiler operations, shaft design and manufacturing, and prepared technical reports and engineering drawings documenting daily tasks and observations.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Mbeya university of science and TechnologyJan 2013 - Jan 2017 - 4 yr
Skills
- Preventive & corrective maintenance
- Mechanical Project Planning
- SAP CMMS & Maintenance Budgeting
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & FMEA
- HVAC & Industrial Utilities
- Equipment Lifecycle Management
- Team Leadership & Performance
- Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA)
- Vendor Negotiation & Procurement
- Technical Documentation & Compliance
Languages
English
Fluent