Maintenance - LTSSHF - 20221189

Larsen & Toubro; Surat; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Strategic Maintenance Manager in Surat, Gujarat to oversee shutdown planning, KPI-driven maintenance, and spares management. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team to ensure safety, reliability, and cost efficiency across SMS and machine shop operations.

The role emphasizes RCA-driven improvements, adherence to safety protocols, and coordination with procurement for critical spares while maintaining ISO/IATF compliance where applicable.

Qualifications

• Plan and execute major shutdowns, overhauls and capital repairs within strict timelines.
• Achieve KPIs such as MTTR reduction and MTBF improvement.
• Lead maintenance on plant systems including EAF, LRF, VD/VOD, FES and hydraulic systems.
• Apply RCA methods (5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA) to prevent recurrence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of managers, engineers and technicians, fostering safety, efficiency and proactive maintenance.
• Plan and allocate resources; manage shift duties and training for skill development.
• Budget maintenance OPEX planning and cost optimization; ensure inventory levels with procurement.

Skills

Shutdown planning

KPI management

Team leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Spare parts management

Cost control

Safety & compliance

Job description

Strategic Maintenance Planning & Execution

Shutdown Planning: Plan and execute major shutdowns, overhauls, and capital repairs of furnaces and presses, ensuring adherence to strict timelines.

KPI Management: Achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and increasing Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).

Operational Maintenance (SMS & Machine Shop)

SMS Maintenance: Manage maintenance of EAF, LRF, VD/VOD, FES and Hydraulic systems.

Machine Shop Maintenance: Oversee the upkeep of CNC machines, VTL, Milling Machine, Boring Machines, Drilling Machines etc.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Conduct RCA on repetitive failures using methodologies like 5-Why, Fishbone, and FMEA to prevent recurrence.

Team Leadership & Manpower Management

Team Leadership: Lead a team of managers, engineers, and technicians, fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and proactive maintenance.

Resource Allocation: Manage shift duties, assign tasks based on skill levels, and provide training for continuous skill development.

Cost Control & Spares Management

Budgeting: Prepare and manage the annual maintenance budget (OPEX) and ensure cost-effective operations.

Spares Planning: Identify critical spares and manage inventory levels in collaboration with procurement to reduce inventory costs while avoiding shortages.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Safety Adherence: Ensure 100% compliance with safety regulations (lockout/tagout, hot work permits) and achieve "Zero Lost Time Injuries".

Audits: Manage documentation and compliance for ISO, IATF, or other regulatory audits