Professional Documents
Culture Documents
1. What skills do you think are the most important for a Maintenance Engineer? See
answer
3. Describe a challenging maintenance task you completed and how you overcame
4. What would you do if you could not find the exact cause of an equipment
malfunction? See answer
5. How do you make sure you follow all safety procedures on a job site? See
answer
6. How would you grade your ability to work with other maintenance
employees in a team setting? See answer
7. How do you stay informed about current safety and performance
regulations? See answer
8. If a Senior Maintenance Engineer is reluctant to work with you, what would
you do? See answer
9. How do you communicate a technical concept to non-technical clients
during meetings or presentations? See answer
10. Describe how you manage your time during fast-paced engineering
projects. See answer
11. What is your idea of a successful maintenance team? See answer
12. As a Maintenance Engineer, how do you ensure accuracy and prevent
mistakes? See answer
13. What changes would you suggest to improve our maintenance
strategy? See answer
14. Why are you pursuing a career as aMaintenance Engineer?
15. As a Maintenance Engineer, what educational qualifications do you have?
A:
Example:
"Ever since I was a child, I've loved fixing things. When I was young, I would repair
my broken toys. In high school, I realized that maintenance engineering was a
career I could pursue after assisting my technology education teacher. Today,
some of my favourite projects to work on are in the food manufacturing industry."
Q:
A:
This question can help you determine whether an applicant has the educational
background to perform their duties effectively. It can also give applicants an
opportunity to expand on the education listed on their resume. What to look for in
an answer:
• Industry-specific knowledge
Example:
What skills do you think are the most important for a Maintenance
Engineer?
A:
Example:
"I believe Maintenance Engineers should have excellent management skills and
advanced knowledge of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and heating systems.
These skills can help Maintenance Engineers oversee projects and teams
effectively. Understanding the specific systems they work with can also improve
their critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities."
Q:
A:
• Industry-specific knowledge
Example:
A:
• A positive attitude
Example:
"In my previous role, I worked with a technical team to maintain aircrafts for an
airline. After six months of daily maintenance work, the aircraft broke down. As the
Senior Maintenance Engineer on the team, I had to identify the root cause of the
problem, fix it, and figure out how to prevent it from happening again. I spoke with
the airline owners and several Systems Engineers to identify the issue accurately
and develop a more rigorous maintenance routine that prevented future
problems."
Q:
What would you do if you could not find the exact cause of an equipment
malfunction?
A:
An applicant's response to this question reveals how they may handle difficult
situations. A good maintenance engineer can develop creative solutions and
overcome challenges efficiently. What to look for in an answer:
• Critical-thinking skills
Example:
How do you make sure you follow all safety procedures on a job site?
A:
Maintenance Engineers must follow all safety procedures at work to mitigate risks
and prevent accidents. The goal of this question is to determine whether an
applicant understands safety and engineering best practices. What to look for in
an answer:
Example:
"I am familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) standards in
Canada. As a Maintenance Engineer, I make sure I use the required personal
protective equipment for each task. I also schedule routine safety checks with my
team to make sure our environment and the machines we work on are safe."
Q:
How would you grade your ability to work with other maintenance
employees in a team setting?
A:
Example:
"I enjoy collaborating with others, so I would give myself an excellent grade in this
area. My working style is idea-oriented and I appreciate working with team
members who are detail-focused, logical, and supportive. Working with others is a
great way to learn new concepts and share ideas. I also feel motivated when
working with a team."
Q:
A:
Example:
"I review research papers and journals about maintenance engineering regularly. I
also participate in a Slack channel for Maintenance Engineers. In my free time, I
enjoy reading articles that my colleagues have written about maintenance
engineering. I also get frequent updates about changes in the industry as a
member of the International Maintenance Association."
Q:
• Communication skills
• Conflict-resolution skills
Example:
"I would reach out to the Senior Maintenance Engineer directly to understand
where their reluctance is coming from and if there is anything I can do to improve
our working relationship so we can achieve the organization's goals. If the
situation escalates, I would reach out to management for additional guidance."
Q:
A:
Example:
"I start by defining the concept in simple terms. Next, I give practical examples and
analogies to help the client understand. I also actively listen to my clients and ask if
they have any questions to ensure I provide all the information they need."
Q:
A:
Maintenance Engineers often have strict deadlines they must adhere to. By asking
this question, you can determine whether an applicant can handle urgent projects.
Look for the following in an answer:
• Organization
Example:
A:
• Teamwork skills
Example:
A:
Example:
A:
• Research skills
• Communication skills
Example:
"While reviewing your corporate website, I discovered you have many teams,
which makes it easy for your organization to complete several maintenance
projects at the same time. Although this seems very effective, I noticed these
teams primarily focus on preventative maintenance. I suggest you implement a
predictive maintenance strategy as well to improve your accuracy and decrease
breakdowns."