Head - Mechanical Maintenance

Michael Page; Kachchh; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a lead mechanical maintenance professional to guide commissioning through plant operations in a chemical manufacturing setting. You will drive reliability, asset performance, and operational excellence across rotating and static equipment.

The role requires hands-on RCA, FMEA, and CMMS proficiency, plus the ability to lead maintenance teams, manage spares, and plan shutdowns. A B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and 15+ years of relevant experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in chemical plants, refineries, or related industries.
• Experience in project commissioning, plant start-up, maintenance management, and reliability engineering.
• Proficient in preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical maintenance activities across project execution, commissioning, start-up, and plant operations.
• Support equipment receipt, installation monitoring, commissioning, and performance testing.
• Establish and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Drive equipment reliability initiatives and minimise unplanned downtime.
• Conduct RCA, FMEA, and implement corrective actions for recurring failures.
• Manage maintenance planning, shutdowns, turnarounds, and CMMS-related activities.
• Supervise maintenance teams and contractors while ensuring HSE/quality standards.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets.

Skills

Equipment reliability

Maintenance management

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Project commissioning

Problem solving

Planning scheduling

Communication

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Education

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Vibration analysis tools

Job description

• Lead mechanical maintenance from commissioning to plant operations.
• Drive equipment reliability, asset performance, and operational excellence.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading organisation in the chemical and process manufacturing sector with a strong focus on operational excellence, reliability, and sustainable growth. The company is developing and operating large-scale industrial facilities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Job Description

• Lead mechanical maintenance activities across project execution, commissioning, start-up, and plant operations.
• Support equipment receipt, installation monitoring, commissioning, and performance testing.
• Establish and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Drive equipment reliability initiatives and minimise unplanned downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for recurring failures.
• Manage maintenance planning, shutdowns, turnarounds, and CMMS-related activities.
• Supervise maintenance teams and contractors while ensuring compliance with HSE and quality standards.
• Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance budgets, and continuous improvement programmes.

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who has:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in chemical plants, refineries, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, bromine, chlor-alkali, or acid manufacturing industries.
• Experience in project commissioning, plant start-up, maintenance management, and reliability engineering.
• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong expertise in mechanical maintenance of rotating and static equipment such as pumps, compressors, conveyors, heat exchangers, boilers, valves, and piping systems.
• Experience handling exotic materials and non-metallic equipment.
• Proficient in preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance practices.
• Hands-on experience with RCA, FMEA, and Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM).
• Familiarity with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Knowledge of vibration analysis, alignment, balancing, lubrication systems, and condition monitoring techniques.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and industry standards such as ASME, API, ISO, and ASTM.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective planning, scheduling, and organisational abilities.
• Strong communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

What's on Offer

• A permanent role in a leading chemical industry company.
• Opportunities to lead and develop a skilled team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.