Senior Manager

Jindal Stainless Limited; Jajpur; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jindal Ferrous Limited seeks a seasoned Mechanical Maintenance Lead to manage blast furnace operations, maintenance planning, and reliability initiatives. You will guide a team of engineers and technicians, drive preventive and predictive strategies, and ensure safe, efficient production in a challenging steel environment.

The role focuses on real-time repairs, budget control, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement to maximize uptime and performance of blast furnace systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in heavy industrial mechanical systems.
• Experience with blast furnaces (over 1000 m3).
• Strong leadership and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical maintenance and operations of the blast furnace to minimize downtime.
• Perform real-time repairs on blast furnace equipment (top, chutes, gas seals, conveyors).
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability.
• Coordinate with production, quality, safety teams.
• Oversee troubleshooting of complex mechanical issues.
• Manage budgeting, resources, and procurement for maintenance.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and new tech adoption.
• Mentor mechanical engineers and technicians.
• Prepare reports on performance and progress.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors for upgrades.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Cross-functional coordination

Root cause analysis

Vendor management

Job description

Position description:The role involves leading and managing the mechanical operations within the Blast Furnace department at Jindal Ferrous Limited, a key player in steel industry. The position requires overseeing the maintenance, optimization, and reliability of blast furnace mechanical systems to ensure continuous and efficient production. The candidate will be responsible for strategic planning, team leadership, and implementation of best practices to enhance operational performance, safety, and compliance with industry standards. This role demands a seasoned professional with extensive experience in heavy industrial mechanical systems, particularly in blast furnace (more than 1000 m3 capacity) environments, capable of driving innovation and operational excellence in a challenging and dynamic setting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical maintenance and operational activities of the blast furnace to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Execute real-time repairs on critical equipment including the blastfurnace top (bell/bell-less top), distribution chutes, and gas seals, GCP, Pumphouse, SGP, STOVE, material handling conveyors etc
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability and lifespan.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and safety to align mechanical operations with overall plant objectives.
• Oversee the troubleshooting and resolution of complex mechanical issues, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Manage budgeting, resource allocation, and procurement of mechanical parts and services to support blast furnace operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards specific to blast furnace mechanical systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis, process optimization, and adoption of new technologies.
• Mentor and develop a team of mechanical engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of technical excellence and safety awareness.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on mechanical performance, maintenance activities, and project progress to senior management.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors for specialized mechanical services and equipment upgrades.