Hydraulic Engineer (Concrete Background)

WHO IS HOLCIM? A global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure, and improved living standards all over Egypt. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, thriving with our people and communities. Holcim Egypt launched one of the largest cement plants in the MENA region which is located in Ain Al-Sokhna, with a plant capacity of 9.5 MT and 5 state-of-the-art production lines. Through its established business operations in Cement & Ready-Mix concrete; Holcim Egypt has demonstrated its commitment to the provision of sustainable building materials. Overview: To ensure the reliability, availability, safety, and performance of mobile concrete pumps by inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing hydraulic systems. The role focuses on minimizing equipment downtime, improving pump performance, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer recommendations and safety standards. Responsibilities: A. Hydraulic System Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair hydraulic system failures in truck-mounted concrete pumps. Inspect and troubleshoot hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, control valves, proportional valves, hydraulic accumulators, and hydraulic piping. Diagnose hydraulic problems affecting concrete pumping, boom movement, outriggers, and hopper functions. Identify the root causes of hydraulic failures, including low pressure, overheating, oil contamination, internal leakage, and abnormal noise. Perform hydraulic pressure, flow, and leakage tests using appropriate diagnostic tools. Read and interpret hydraulic circuit diagrams and technical documentation. Inspect hydraulic hoses, fittings, seals, and pipelines for leakage, damage, and deterioration. Ensure that hydraulic components operate within manufacturer-specified pressure limits. B. Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans for concrete pump hydraulic systems. Carry out scheduled inspections and condition-based maintenance. Perform corrective maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs. Analyze recurring hydraulic failures and implement corrective actions. Support major overhauls, hydraulic component replacement, and pump rehabilitation projects. C. Safety and Documentation: Follow all HSE requirements during maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting activities. Ensure hydraulic systems are safely isolated and depressurized before maintenance. Apply safe working procedures for high-pressure hydraulic systems and elevated boom structures. Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, component replacements, and failure analysis. Monitor hydraulic maintenance costs, recurring failures, and equipment downtime. Education, Qualifications & Experience: Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in hydraulic systems maintenance, preferably involving mobile concrete pumps or heavy mobile equipment. Proven hands-on experience in troubleshooting and repairing complex hydraulic systems. Experience with truck-mounted concrete pumps from manufacturers such as Putzmeister, Schwing, SANY or equivalents. Strong understanding of hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, proportional controls, and pressure/flow regulation. Ability to interpret hydraulic circuit diagrams and technical manuals. Experience using hydraulic pressure gauges, flow meters, and diagnostic equipment. Experience in root cause analysis and preventive maintenance planning. YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE: At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas, and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in. Show more Show less