Maintenance Head

Energy In Motion; Navi Mumbai, Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy In Motion is hiring a Cluster Maintenance & Uptime Manager to oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance across multiple EV infrastructure sites, with a focus on 240KW DC fast chargers and battery swapping modules.

You will lead a team of Maintenance Managers and Technicians, manage contractors and vendors, enforce safety standards, and ensure strict SLAs while optimizing OPEX and inventory. This role requires travel within the cluster and regional language proficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 8-12 years of ops & maintenance experience, including leadership in multi-site infra.
• Regional language proficiency: South India cluster requires two local languages (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, or Malayalam).

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end preventative and breakdown maintenance across multiple EV sites.
• Lead Maintenance Managers and Technicians; manage contractors and vendors.
• Interact with DISCOMs; enforce safety standards; audits.
• Manage OPEX and maintenance budget; oversee inventory & spares.
• Maintain real-time station health via CMS and publish WOMR reports.

Skills

CMS monitoring

Load planning

Utility management

LT panels

Battery banks

Troubleshooting EV chargers

Vendor management

SLA management

Team leadership

Budget oversight

Education

Electrical / Electronics Engineering degree

Job description

1. Cluster Maintenance & Uptime Management

• Oversee the end-to-end preventative and breakdown maintenance of multiple EV infrastructure sites simultaneously across the cluster.


• Ensure maximum uptime and reliability for all charging hardware, specifically focusing on high-capacity 240KW DC fast chargers and battery swapping systems.


• Drive standardization in O&M execution, ensuring all operational sites follow unified servicing and technical benchmarks.

2. Team Leadership & Contractor Governance

• Lead and mentor a team of Maintenance Managers and Site Technicians to ensure high performance, quick response times, and execution rigor.


• Manage a diverse portfolio of maintenance contractors, spare part vendors, and electrical OEMs.


• Define and monitor SLAs, ensuring vendors meet strict Turn-Around Time (TAT) requirements for breakdown resolutions and quality specifications.

3. Regulatory, Utility & Safety Compliance

• Act as the senior escalation point for interactions with DISCOMs regarding operational load management, power outage resolutions, and periodic infrastructure audits.


• Enforce \"Zero-Compromise\" safety standards across all operational hubs.


• Ensure strict compliance with Fire NOCs, routine safety audits, and regulatory site inspections.

4. Financial & Spares Oversight

• Manage the OPEX and maintenance budget for the cluster, ensuring cost-optimization without compromising asset reliability or safety.


• Oversee localized inventory and procurement of critical operational spares (cables, modules, connectors) to prevent downtime bottlenecks.


• Validate and approve vendor invoices against physical maintenance milestones and SLA adherence.

5. Monitoring, Reporting & Governance

• Maintain real-time visibility of station health through CMS (Charging Management Software) and digital dashboards.


• Publish Weekly Operations & Maintenance Reports (WOMR) for the Regional Head, highlighting uptime metrics, recurring fault trends, and predictive maintenance plans.


• Collaborate closely with the Projects team during \"Post-Commissioning Handover\" to ensure seamless transition of new sites into the O&M portfolio.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or a related technical field.


• Experience: 812 years of experience in operations and maintenance, with at least 45 years in a leadership role managing multi-site infrastructure (EV charging networks, Telecom Tower O&M, Power Distribution, or Retail Fueling stations).


• Regional Expertise: For the South India cluster, proficiency in at least two local languages (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, or Malayalam) is mandatory.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Deep technical understanding and hands-on troubleshooting experience with high-capacity EV chargers (e.g., 240KW systems) and battery swapping modules.


• Strong knowledge of CMS monitoring, load planning, and utility management.


• Expertise in managing maintenance protocols for electrical LT panels, battery banks, and cooling systems.

Core Competencies

• Operational Rigor: Ability to manage high-volume, real-time breakdown resolutions and preventative schedules under tight SLAs.


• Strategic Negotiation: Skilled in handling high-value vendor AMCs (Annual Maintenance Contracts) and spare-part procurement.


• Problem Solving: Quick, analytical thinking to resolve on-ground technical faults or systemic hardware issues.


• Mobility: Willingness to travel extensively within the cluster to audit site health and team performance.