Maintenance Head (Engineer)-8+ Yrs |Chemical Industry

Vishakan Placement Service; Oragadam; On-site; INR 558,000 - 725,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation near Kandigai/Oragadam

Meal allowance (BF, Lunch, Dinner)

Shift timing: 8 hrs Rotational / 1-Rot

Job summary

Vishakan Placement Service is recruiting for a Maintenance Head (Engineer) in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu. The role requires 8+ years of experience and a Diploma in EEE/Mech. Responsibilities include maintenance strategy, PM/PdM programs, process safety, equipment and contractor management.

The position offers a fixed salary of 50 K take-home with PF and medical insurance, 8-hour shifts, and transport/facility provisions near Kandigai/Oragadam. Immediate joiner preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience 8-10 years in maintenance leadership roles.
• Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule and oversee daily, weekly, and shutdown maintenance for chemical, metallurgical, and mechanical assets.
• Implement Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, thickness testing, corrosion monitoring).
• Plan and execute plant turnarounds including refractory relines and chemical scrubber overhauls.
• Lead maintenance strategy, safety compliance and contractor management.
• Manage budget and spares optimization, track OEE and drive reliability improvements.
• Lead hazard analyses (HAZOPs) and pre-startup safety reviews.

Skills

Experience 8-10 Years

Education

Diploma (Electrical, Mechanical)

Job description

Greeting From Vishakan Placement Service Hiring Maintenance Head (Engineer)!!! Role/ Position: Maintenance Head Industry: E-Waste Chemical Recovery Department: Maintenance Experience: 8+ Yrs Qualification: Diploma EEE/Mech & (EEE/Mech)

Job Summary & Responsibility:1. Maintenance Strategy & ExecutionDevelop, schedule, and oversee daily, weekly, and shutdown maintenance for chemical, metallurgical, and mechanical assets.Implement Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, thickness testing, corrosion monitoring).Plan and execute turnarounds (major refractory relines, chemical scrubber overhauls, electrical distribution servicing).2. Process Safety & Corrosion ManagementManage maintenance of equipment handling aggressive chemicals (sulfuric, hydrochloric, caustic, or solvent-based circuits) - including lining integrity, gaskets, and material selection.Maintain critical safety devices: pressure relief valves, rupture discs, emergency isolation valves, gas detection, flame monitoring systems.3. Aluminum Alloy Manufacturing SupportMaintain melting/holding furnaces - burner management systems, recuperators, thermocouples, charge well tilting mechanisms.Manage molten metal contact components (launders, troughs, spouts, degassing rotors) - preventive change-outs to avoid refractory failures.Maintain casting equipment: water cooling systems, mold tables, hydraulic shears, billet handling.Ensure hot work and molten metal area safety protocols are integrated into all maintenance permits.4. General Engineering WorkshopManage compressed air systems (dryers/filters), overhead cranes (periodic statutory inspection), forklifts, and general lifting tackle.5. People & Contractor ManagementLead, train, and schedule mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and welding technicians (direct and indirect).Develop skills matrix - especially for hazardous area work, hot work, confined space entry, and chemical handling.Manage external contractors for specialist work (refractory installation, NDT, high-voltage, thermography).6. Budget & Spares OptimizationPrepare and control maintenance budget (labor, materials, third-party services, consumables).Manage critical spares strategy 7. Reliability & Continuous ImprovementLead root cause analysis (RCA) for unplanned failures - especially chemical leaks, furnace refractory failures, or pump seal failures.Track Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) .Implement reliability improvements (., upgraded seal materials, better refractory design, machine PM optimization).8. HSE & ComplianceIssue and audit safe work permits (hot work, confined space, work at height, electrical isolation, line breaking for chemical lines).Ensure statutory inspections: pressure vessels, cranes, lifting equipment, electrical systems, fire suppression.Lead maintenance contribution to process hazard analyses (HAZOPs) and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs).

Fixed Salary: 50 K Takehome+ PF+Medical Insurance (As Per interview performance & Experience based )C License Holder & B License Holder Shift Timing: 8 hrs Rotational / 1- Rotational WeekOff Overtime (OT) Policy - OT eligibility and applicable OT rates TimesPF & ESI - ApplicableCab / Transportation Facility: Oragadam Pickup pointAccommodation - Near Kandigai / Oragadam ( Company Provided)Food Facility / Meal Allowance - BF, Lunch and Dinner based shift basis and We provided on subsidy for the foodNo of openings: 5 Male Candidate only Interview round: HR Round - MD Round Immediate Joiner Must Work Location:, Oragadam, Ezhichur Village(Sriperumpudur Taluk,Kanchipuram(DT) - 603 204)

• Experience

  8 - 10 Years

• No. of Openings

  5

• Education

  Diploma (Electrical, Mechanical)

• Role

  Maintenance Head

• Industry Type

  Chemicals

• Gender

  Male

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face Interview Location

  [e-mail]