Deputy Manager- Maintenance(Mechanical) - Lime - Khimsar
10 Years
Full-Time
Job Title
DM – Mechanical Maintenance
Department
Maintenance
Location
Reporting To
AGM
Role Summary
The DM – Mechanical Maintenance is responsible for ensuring reliable and efficient mechanical operations at the Lime manufacturing plant. The role focuses on preventive and breakdown maintenance, equipment uptime, shutdown planning, and continuous improvement of plant machinery to ensure uninterrupted production and operational safety. This position plays a critical role in maintaining equipment reliability and supporting production targets at Magicrete’s Lime manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Maintenance Operations
- Plan and execute preventive and breakdown maintenance of lime plant machinery
- Maintain critical equipment including petcoke Briquetting plant, single shaft vertical kiln, skip winch, unloader, distributor, blowers, ID fan, mixers, compressors, conveyors, pulverizer, EOT crane, hammer mill and material handling systems
- Ensure maximum equipment availability and minimize unplanned downtime
Shutdown & Preventive Maintenance
- Plan and execute annual and periodic shutdown maintenance activities
- Develop preventive maintenance schedules and checklists
- Analyze recurring breakdowns and implement corrective actions
Spare Parts & Inventory Management
- Identify and maintain critical spares inventory
- Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of spares
- Monitor maintenance costs and optimize spare utilization
Team & Contractor Supervision
- Supervise maintenance technicians and contractors
- Ensure adherence to safety standards and SOPs during maintenance activities
- Allocate manpower efficiently for maintenance tasks
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with plant safety standards and statutory requirements
- Participate in safety audits and implement corrective measures
- Maintain documentation related to maintenance activities
Coordination & Reporting
- Coordinate with production, electrical, and EHS teams
- Maintain maintenance logs, breakdown reports, and KPI dashboards
- Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering may be considered with relevant experience
Experience & Industry Background
- 8-10 years of experience in mechanical maintenance
- Experience in lime, cement, manufacturing, or continuous process industries preferred.
- Strong understanding of heavy plant machinery systems
- Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices
- Problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
- Team supervision and coordination skills
- Process-driven and safety-oriented mindset