Plant Maintenance & Engineering Head

Power Works Engineering; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Works Engineering is sourcing a Head of Plant Engineering & Maintenance to lead the technical development, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of a new valve manufacturing plant in the Pune belt. The role requires steering the facility from shell-and-core to fully operational status and directing engineering and maintenance functions.

The successful candidate will manage plant setup, utilities, equipment, and CMMS/EAM systems, while ensuring safety compliance, budget discipline, and

Qualifications

• 12+ years in plant engineering, maintenance, or commissioning with at least 5 years in leadership role.
• Greenfield project experience including facility setup, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of industrial MEP systems, manufacturing infrastructure, and safety standards.
• Experience building and leading maintenance teams, CMMS/EAM systems, and reliability programs.
• Ability to manage contractors, procurement, CAPEX/OPEX budgets, and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of Indian safety regulations, Maharashtra factory requirements, and ISO concepts.

Responsibilities

• Plan production layouts, warehouses, offices, and supporting infrastructure.
• Oversee civil and MEP works, electrical, HVAC, compressed air, water, drainage, fire protection, security, CCTV, and IT.
• Manage technical acceptance, FAT/SAT, equipment installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensure reliable operation of CNC machinery, welding equipment, cranes, compressors, and test benches.
• Manage projects, budgets, schedules, contracts, and technical documentation.
• Establish CMMS/EAM, preventive/corrective maintenance, spare parts, and calibration coordination.
• Implement safety procedures (LOTO, PTW, MOC) and ensure ISO/industrial compliance.
• Recruit and lead the engineering/maintenance team; set KPIs; support commissioning and two-shift operations.
• Improve equipment reliability, utility efficiency, and maintenance costs; plan for expansion.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team coordination

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

IBM Maximo

CMMS/EAM systems

Job description

Company Description

Power Works Engineering specializes in the engineering, design, and supply of advanced flow control equipment and piping systems for nuclear power plants.

We are building a new valve manufacturing plant serving the nuclear sector, in the Pune industrial belt. The building is nearing completion.

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced Head of Plant Engineering & Maintenance to lead the technical development, commissioning, and maintenance of our new manufacturing facility in Pune.

The plant will specialize in manufacturing industrial valves for nuclear power plants.

The successful candidate will oversee the transformation of the facility into a fully operational manufacturing plant and subsequently lead its engineering and maintenance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Plant Setup & Layout: Plan production layouts, warehouses, offices, external areas, and supporting infrastructure.


• Infrastructure & Utilities: Oversee civil and MEP works, electrical systems, HVAC, compressed air, water, drainage, fire protection, security, CCTV, and IT infrastructure.


• Site Handover & Commissioning: Manage technical acceptance, defect rectification, FAT/SAT, equipment installation, commissioning, and operational handover.


• Equipment Management: Ensure installation and reliable operation of CNC machinery, welding equipment, cranes, compressors, test benches, and other industrial equipment.


• Project & Budget Management: Manage contractors, suppliers, procurement, CAPEX/OPEX budgets, schedules, contracts, and technical documentation.


• Maintenance Systems: Establish CMMS/EAM, preventive and corrective maintenance, emergency repairs, root cause analysis, spare parts management, and calibration coordination.


• Safety & Compliance: Implement LOTO, PTW, and MOC procedures, ensuring compliance with industrial, electrical, fire, environmental, and applicable ISO requirements.


• Team Leadership: Recruit and manage the engineering and maintenance team, establish KPIs, and support commissioning and two-shift operations.


• Operational Efficiency: Improve equipment reliability, utility efficiency, energy and water consumption, and maintenance costs while supporting future expansion.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.


• Experience: 12+ years in plant engineering, maintenance, or commissioning, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.


• Greenfield Projects: Proven experience in setting up and commissioning manufacturing facilities, including plant layouts, industrial fit-out, utilities, and infrastructure development.


• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of industrial MEP systems, electrical distribution, HVAC, compressed air, fire protection, and manufacturing infrastructure.


• Manufacturing Equipment: Hands-on experience with CNC machinery, welding, heat treatment, material handling, and industrial testing equipment.


• Maintenance Management: Experience establishing maintenance teams, CMMS/EAM systems, preventive maintenance programs, and equipment reliability processes.


• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, technical procurement, CAPEX/OPEX budgets, project schedules, and commissioning activities.


• Safety & Compliance: Practical knowledge of Indian industrial safety regulations, statutory approvals, and Maharashtra factory requirements.


• Leadership & Communication: Strong team management, cross-functional coordination, and professional working proficiency in English.


• Location: Willingness to work permanently on-site in Talegaon-Chakan and support commissioning and two-shift operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear, power generation, heavy engineering, automotive, defence, aerospace, or other complex manufacturing industries.


• Previous responsibility for delivering a greenfield manufacturing facility from shell-and-core condition to operational readiness.


• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 19443, and ASME NQA-1 principles.


• Experience with SAP PM, IBM Maximo, or equivalent CMMS/EAM systems.


• Knowledge of TPM, RCM, Lean/5S, and root cause analysis.