Head Engineering Services

Adani; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Kattupalli Port in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, seeks a senior maintenance professional to oversee mechanical and electrical maintenance, manpower planning, and asset availability. You will manage spare parts inventory, cost controls, and continuous improvement initiatives to support container terminal operations.

Qualifications include BE in Mech/Electrical/Electronics and 12-18 years of relevant experience within port or heavy industry settings. Apply before 15 Oct 2026.

Qualifications

• BE in mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering.
• 12-18 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Review maintenance department manpower allocation in shifts and take corrective actions according to the maintenance plan.
• Review predictive and preventive maintenance status of terminal equipment, facilities and civil construction.
• Plan and implement internal projects related to container & Ro-Ro terminal.
• Manage and control inventory costs of spare parts and consumables within budget.
• Ensure 99% availability of equipment with optimal maintenance cost.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Spare parts management

Interpersonal relationship

Achievement / result orientation

Analytical thinking

Developing others

Education

BE Mech / Electrical / Electronics

Job description

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Key Responsibilities Key Accountabilities

• Review maintenance department manpower allocation in shifts and take corrective actions according to the maintenance plan.
• Review of mechanical and electrical predictive / preventive maintenance status of Container Terminal equipment, facilities and civil construction.
• Plan and implement internal projects related to container & Ro-Ro terminal
• Manage and control inventory costs of spare parts and consumables within budget.
• Review electricity / fuel / spare parts consumption patterns and take necessary corrective actions
• Standardization and indigenization of spares and vendor development to ensure better availability, cost optimization and inventory control of Container Terminal equipment
• Study latest developments in the Port technologies, material handling systems and maintenance techniques / equipment and explore their applications in port.
• Analyze electrical and mechanical breakdowns and take corrective actions in order to reduce down time.
• Ensure adherence to IMS / Safety by employees during maintenance activities.
• Ensure 99% availability of equipment with optimal maintenance cost.
• Prepare and monitor manpower, revenue and Capex Budget.
• Ensure continuous training and development of people for better efficiency and individual growth.
• Provide timely and prompt service to the breakdown requests and other performance enhancement initiatives

Proficiency Level

(1-5)

Proficiency Level

(1-5)

Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance

• Spare parts management
• Interpersonal Relationship
• Achievement / Result Orientation
• Analytical Thinking
• Developing Others

Qualifications

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• Experience & Educational Requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

(degree, training, or certification required)

• BE Mech / Electrical / Electronics

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

(no. of years of technical, functional, and/or leadership experience or specific exposure required)

• 12-18 years of relevant experience

(To be updated centrally)

Job Info

• Job Identification 57835
• Posting Date 09/05/2026, 10:38 AM
• Locations Adani Kattupalli Port, Ramcons Fortuna Tower, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600034, IN
• Apply Before 10/15/2026, 10:38 AM
• Job Schedule Full time

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