Mechanical Head
Job Description
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Responsibilities
Maintenance Management
- Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs for all plant equipment.
- Ensure maximum equipment uptime and reliability for production operations.
- Monitor and improve key maintenance KPIs such as equipment availability, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance costs.
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for critical equipment failures.
- Establish and maintain maintenance planning and scheduling systems.
Mechanical Asset Integrity
- Manage the integrity and reliability of static and rotating equipment, including:
- Pumps
- Compressors
- Blowers
- Heat exchangers
- Reactors
- Columns and pressure vessels
- Storage tanks
- Piping systems
- Utility equipment
- Ensure compliance with inspection and testing requirements for pressure equipment and piping systems.
- Develop equipment lifecycle management and replacement strategies.
Shutdown and Turnaround Management
- Plan, coordinate, and execute plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and major maintenance activities.
- Manage budgets, timelines, manpower, and contractor performance during shutdowns.
- Ensure safe and timely completion of all turnaround activities.
Project Engineering
- Lead mechanical aspects of plant expansion, debottlenecking, and modernization projects.
- Review engineering designs, technical specifications, and vendor proposals.
- Coordinate installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards and best practices.
Safety, Health, and Environment
- Promote a strong safety culture throughout the maintenance organization.
- Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, and lockout/tagout requirements.
- Participate in HAZOP, risk assessments, and safety audits.
- Drive initiatives to eliminate unsafe conditions and reduce incidents.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop maintenance engineers, supervisors, planners, and technicians.
- Identify training needs and develop competency improvement programs.
- Conduct performance reviews and succession planning.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Budget and Cost Control
- Prepare and manage annual maintenance and capital expenditure budgets.
- Optimize maintenance costs while maintaining equipment reliability.
- Manage spare parts inventory and procurement strategies.
- Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate service contracts.
Compliance and Documentation
- Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, SOPs, equipment histories, and technical documentation.
- Support ISO, environmental, and safety management systems.
Skills
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA is preferred.
Experience
- 15–20 years of experience in maintenance and reliability within chemical, petrochemical, specialty chemical, fertilizer, refinery, or process industries.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role managing plant-wide mechanical maintenance.
- Experience handling large shutdowns, reliability programs, and capital projects.
Technical Competencies
- Rotating equipment maintenance and reliability.
- Static equipment inspection and integrity management.
- Predictive maintenance techniques (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, etc.).
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM).
- SAP PM, CMMS, or equivalent maintenance management systems.
- Mechanical design and engineering standards.
- Utility systems management.
- Project management and contractor management.
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic thinking and planning.
- Team leadership and people development.
- Decision-making and problem-solving.
- Stakeholder management.
- Communication and influencing skills.
- Budget management and cost optimization.
Working Conditions
- Chemical manufacturing environment.
- Availability during emergencies, plant shutdowns, and critical equipment breakdowns.
- Occasional travel for vendor visits, audits, and project activities.
Compensation
- Salary Range: ₹15 Lakhs Per Annum (CTC)
- Additional benefits and incentives will be offered as per company policy and candidate experience.
Joining Requirement
- We are looking to fill this position immediately.
- Candidates who can join at the earliest or have a short notice period will be given preference.
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