Maintenance Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Plan, schedule, and supervise preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Ensure availability and reliability of critical equipment (e.g., rolling mills, furnaces, conveyors, cranes, compressors).
• Implement condition monitoring systems (vibration analysis, thermography, etc.)

2. Equipment Reliability & Performance

• Improve equipment uptime and reduce failure rates.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) of major breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and track KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, and equipment availability

3. Team Management

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Assign responsibilities and monitor performance.
• Provide technical guidance and conduct training programs.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to safety standards, SOPs, and statutory regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and zero-accident workplace.
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments.

5. Cost Control & Budgeting

• Prepare and manage maintenance budgets.
• Optimize maintenance costs without compromising reliability.
• Monitor inventory and ensure availability of spares.

6. Shutdown Management

• Plan and execute annual/quarterly plant shutdowns.
• Coordinate with production, electrical, and other departments.
• Ensure timely completion within budget.

7. Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage external vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Evaluate vendor performance and control service quality.
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements.

8. Continuous Improvement

• Implement TPM, Lean, 5S, and other improvement initiatives.
• Drive digitalization and automation in maintenance processes.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Spares optimization (slow/non-moving reduction)

Qualifications

1. B.E / B.Tech – Mechanical / Electrical
2.15–18 years in steel / mining / cement / power industries

Competencies Required

1. Strong problem-solving & RCA skills
2. Expertise in fixed plant maintenance
3. Hands-on exposure to fabrication, welding, and industrial systems
4. Strong leadership and decision-making ability
5. Data-driven approach (MTBF, MTTR, OEE)