Maintenance Head

The Hiring Club; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hiring Club in Kolkata is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department across industrial facilities. You will oversee budgeting, scheduling, training, and vendor relations to ensure safe, efficient plant operations.

The ideal candidate has a B.E. in Electrical Engineering and at least 20 years of relevant experience, with preference for Foundry and Steel Arch Furnace exposure, and a proven ability to drive compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 20 years of industrial experience.
• Experience in foundry and steel arch furnaces preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations for plant operations.
• Sound understanding of vendors supplying materials for plant maintenance.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all maintenance department activities including budgeting, scheduling, training and development.
• Ensure that maintenance activities are safe, efficient, and effective.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates, ensuring that all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of subordinates, taking corrective action as necessary.
• Investigate complaints and incidents, taking appropriate action to resolve issues.
• Prepare and submit reports to upper management as required.
• Stay abreast of new developments in the field of maintenance and make recommendations for improvements to management.
• Manage the departmental budget, ensuring that all expenditures are within allocated limits.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Time management

Communication skills

Leadership

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Job description

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Minimum 20 years of industrial experience
• Foundry and Steel Arch Furnace experience is preferred
• Sound understanding of Vendors supplying materials for plant maintenance
• Very well versed with plant operations
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as maintenance manager or similar role
• Experience in planning maintenance operations
• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Leadership and team-building skills

Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the Maintenance department, including but not limited to: budgeting, scheduling, training, and employee development
• Ensure that all maintenance activities are carried out in a safe, efficient, and effective manner
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates, ensuring that all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of subordinates, taking corrective action as necessary
• Investigate complaints and incidents, taking appropriate action to resolve issues
• Prepare and submit reports to upper management as required
• Stay abreast of new developments in the field of maintenance and make recommendations for improvements to management
• Manage the departmental budget, ensuring that all expenditures are within allocated limits
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers