Maintenance Head

Skillmine; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillmine is seeking a Maintenance Head for a pyrolysis unit at its Gummidipoondi facility in Tamil Nadu. The role leads mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance to maximize equipment availability and safe operation.

The ideal candidate will have 8–15 years of industrial maintenance experience, with hands-on expertise in PLC/SCADA, pumps, motors and rotating equipment, and a strong focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Hands-on troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation domains.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage a team of technicians.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Exposure to pyrolysis, tyre recycling, oil & gas, chemical or continuous-process plants is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Ensure reliable operation of pyrolysis reactors, heating systems, condensers, cooling systems, pumps and gas/oil handling systems.
• Troubleshoot motors, MCC/control panels, electrical systems and instrumentation (PLC/SCADA).
• Prepare maintenance schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, annual).
• Identify recurring failures and perform RCA to prevent repeats.
• Maintain equipment history, breakdown records, KPI reports and spare-parts lists.
• Lead technicians and ensure safety procedures (LOTO, permits, PPE).
• Coordinate AMC/vendor activities and statutory maintenance requirements.
• Control maintenance costs without compromising safety and reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Reading drawings

Preventive maintenance

Communication

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing green manufacturing company focused on tyre recycling and rubber product manufacturing. Leveraging advanced recycling technology, the company converts waste tyres into valuable industrial products, supporting sustainable and environmentally responsible manufacturing practices. The organization is currently setting up its new manufacturing facility at Gummidipoondi, Chennai.

JOB DESCRIPTION MAINTENANCE HEAD (PYROLYSIS UNIT)

Position: Maintenance Head

Department: Maintenance

Location: Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu

Reporting To: Plant Head / Operations Head

Experience: 8-15 Years

JOB PURPOSE

To lead and manage mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and utility maintenance of the pyrolysis plant, ensuring maximum equipment availability, safe operation, minimum breakdowns and uninterrupted production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and supervise preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Ensure reliable operation of pyrolysis reactors, heating systems, condensers, cooling systems, pumps, compressors, blowers, conveyors, feeders and gas/oil handling systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain motors, gearboxes, MCC/control panels, electrical systems, PLC/SCADA and instrumentation.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and annual preventive maintenance schedules.
• Identify recurring failures and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to prevent repeat breakdowns.
• Maintain equipment history, breakdown records, maintenance checklists and KPI reports.
• Prepare and maintain critical spare-parts lists and coordinate with Stores/Purchase for timely availability.
• Lead and supervise mechanical, electrical and instrumentation technicians and allocate manpower effectively.
• Ensure proper LOTO, work permits, PPE and maintenance safety procedures are followed.
• Coordinate emergency breakdown maintenance and minimize production downtime.
• Monitor calibration and proper functioning of temperature, pressure, level and flow instruments.
• Coordinate AMC/vendor/service activities and statutory maintenance requirements.
• Control maintenance costs without compromising equipment reliability and safety.
• Conduct toolbox meetings and train maintenance personnel in safe working practices.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 8-15 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience in pyrolysis, tyre recycling, oil & gas, chemical, rubber or continuous-process plants is highly preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Good knowledge of pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, valves, pipelines and rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of PLC/SCADA and industrial instrumentation.
• Good understanding of preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Strong leadership, team management and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure during emergency breakdowns.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Equipment Availability | Minimum Breakdown & Downtime | PM Completion | Reduction in Repeat Failures | Critical Spare Availability | Maintenance Cost Control | Maintenance Safety

Ideal Candidate: A hands-on Maintenance Head capable of independently managing the complete maintenance function of a continuous pyrolysis plant while ensuring safe operation, high equipment reliability and uninterrupted production.