Maintenance Lead / Planner

Norsk Hydro; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Bonus eligibility

Parental leave

Job summary

Norsk Hydro is seeking a Maintenance Lead / Planner in Delhi to develop and manage preventive and corrective maintenance schedules that keep the plant safe and productive. You will coordinate with REDD Team Maintenance, contractors, and vendors to minimize downtime and optimize resources using CMMS and MVP systems.

We value 3–5 years of planning experience, strong CMMS/MVP skills, and CCPM familiarity, along with a high school diploma and a safety-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with contractors and planning.
• High School Diploma.
• Preferred: Strong proficiency in CMMS and MVP systems.
• Experience with contractor coordination during shutdowns.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance vendors and outsourcing coordination (e.g., vibration, thermography).
• Experience with CCPM (Critical Chain Project Management).
• Past exposure to safety/permitting processes and legal compliance record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Create, prioritize and maintain the master maintenance schedule (short-term and shutdown/planned long-term).
• Review pending work orders in CMMS and plan/assign them according to priority: Safety, Legal Compliance, Production, Quality, Downtime, PM Compliance.
• Produce 2-week execution plan considering manpower, manhours and equipment availability.

Skills

Contractor coordination

Planning

Safety awareness

CCPM exposure

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS

MVP systems

Job description

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

What you will be doing

The Maintenance Lead / Planner is responsible for developing and managing maintenance schedules that support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This role involves planning, coordinating, and tracking preventive and corrective maintenance activities. The planner works closely with REDD Team Maintenance, contractors, and external vendors to minimize downtime, ensure compliance, and optimize resource utilization. Strong proficiency in CMMS and MVP systems is essential, with a focus on data-driven planning and computer-based workflow management.

• Create, prioritize and maintain the master maintenance schedule (short-term and shutdown/planned long-term).
• Review pending work orders in CMMS and plan/assign them according to priority: Safety, Legal Compliance, Production, Quality, Downtime, PM Compliance.
• Produce 2-week execution plan considering manpower, manhours and equipment availability.

What will make you successful?

Required:

3-5 years of experience with contractors and planning

High School Diploma

Preferred:

• Strong proficiency in CMMS and MVP systems
• Experience with contractor coordination during shutdowns.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance vendors and outsourcing coordination (e.g., vibration, thermography).
• Experience with CCPM (Critical Chain Project Management).
• Past exposure to safety/permitting processes and legal compliance record-keeping.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [e-mail]

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

What you will be doing

The Maintenance Lead / Planner is responsible for developing and managing maintenance schedules that support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This role involves planning, coordinating, and tracking preventive and corrective maintenance activities. The planner works closely with REDD Team Maintenance, contractors, and external vendors to minimize downtime, ensure compliance, and optimize resource utilization. Strong proficiency in CMMS and MVP systems is essential, with a focus on data-driven planning and computer-based workflow management.

• Create, prioritize and maintain the master maintenance schedule (short-term and shutdown/planned long-term).
• Review pending work orders in CMMS and plan/assign them according to priority: Safety, Legal Compliance, Production, Quality, Downtime, PM Compliance.
• Produce 2-week execution plan considering manpower, manhours and equipment availability.

What will make you successful?

Required:

3-5 years of experience with contractors and planning

High School Diploma

Preferred:

• Strong proficiency in CMMS and MVP systems
• Experience with contractor coordination during shutdowns.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance vendors and outsourcing coordination (e.g., vibration, thermography).
• Experience with CCPM (Critical Chain Project Management).
• Past exposure to safety/permitting processes and legal compliance record-keeping.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [e-mail]