Assistant Manager Maintenance - Instrumentation

Sika; Jhagadia; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika in Jhagadia, Bharuch, seeks an Assistant Manager Maintenance to oversee plant and equipment repairs in the Operations department. You will focus on electrical maintenance, breakdown and preventive tasks, and spare parts control to ensure smooth production.

The role requires Diploma/BE in Instrumentation Engineering with 4–6 years in a similar setting. Strong PLC/SCADA/HMI/VFD knowledge, 5S, TPM, and safety practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma/BE in Instrumentation Engineering.
• 4 to 6 years in a similar maintenance role.
• Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, HMI, and VFD systems.
• Experience with TPM/5S and WCM concepts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant and equipment with emphasis on electrical systems.
• Implement preventive maintenance and breakdown handling efficiently.
• Coordinate with maintenance team and other departments.
• Ensure spare parts control and maintenance documentation.
• Lead improvements, CAPEX projects, and safety/housekeeping.
• Maintain machine history records and incident reporting.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

PLC knowledge

Electrical repair

SCADA/HMI/VFD

Project execution

Resource planning

Spares management

Team leadership

Education

Diploma/BE in Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

SCADA

HMI

VFD

MCCs

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Manager Maintenance

Reporting to: Manager Maintenance

Department: Operations

Location: Jhagadia, Bharuch

Overview

Overall responsible for repairs and maintenance of Plant & equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of PLC required for this role.
• Responsible for all Electrical repair jobs related to process equipment, packing machines & material handling systems.
• Responsible for breakdown and preventive maintenance of all the equipment.
• Responsible for Engineering spares control & maintenance.
• Responsible for Implementation of 5S and OEE in his area.
• Responsible for third party follow up for repairs, spares and AMC.
• Responsible for handling & repairs of electrical machines.
• Housekeeping & Safety of equipment.
• Incident reporting & RCA.
• Machine History card.
• Familiar with work permit system and have strong hold to use permits on the job.
• Interdepartmental Co-ordination.
• Supporting in execution of Improvement CAPEX jobs and other new Projects.

Qualifications / Experience

• Diploma/BE in Instrumentation Engineering.
• 4 to 6 Years in similar role.

Competencies – Functional

• Preventive maintenance and Break down maintenance.
• Aware of latest maintenance techniques like condition monitoring etc.
• General maintenance competencies like Alignment, fabrication, welding, erection, noise and vibration.
• Spares management and workshop tools management.
• Execution of Project right from conceptualization to commissioning.
• Allocation & planning of resources (People).
• Knowledge of WCM (TPM, ISO 9001,14001, OHSAS -18000).
• Conversant with various PLCs, SCADA, HMI, VFD, power circuits.
• Knowledge of Hydraulics & Pneumatics.
• Engineering knowledge on electrical equipment like HT/LT circuits, motors, starters, MCCs etc.
• Capable of doing root cause analysis of various problems in maintenance.
• Good IT skills.
• Conversant with local labour laws, environment laws & factory act.
• Knowledge of basics of costing & a good negotiator.

Competencies – Behavioral

• People management & development and good communication.
• Quality & Time oriented.
• Training & development to subordinates.
• Prompt decision making.
• Willing to accept the change management & positive attitude to solve the problems at shop floor level.
• Result Orientation.