Greetings from TATA MOTORS !
We are currently hiring for a Senior Manager - Paint Maintenance PT-CED for our passenger vehicle facility in Pune, Maharashtra. Detailed JD as follows:
Purpose of the Role
Responsible for ensuring optimum availability, reliability, and performance of PT-CED and Paint Shop equipment through effective preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance practices. The role drives equipment uptime, process stability, automation reliability, safety compliance, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives to support world-class manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Paint Shop & PT-CED Equipment Maintenance
- Lead maintenance activities for PT-CED and Paint Shop equipment to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Maintain and troubleshoot critical systems including:
- Rectifiers
- Anode Cell Systems
- UF Modules
- Baking Ovens
- DG Sets
- Forklifts
- Paint and Sealant Circulation Systems
- Ensure reliability and performance of:
- Overhead Power & Free Conveyors
- Slow Conveyors
- Friction Drive Conveyors
- Horizontal & Vertical Lift Systems
Mechanical & Utility Systems
- Monitor and maintain utility and process equipment including:
- Centrifugal Pumps
- Chillers
- Hot Water Generators
- DM Plants
- RO Plants
- Provide troubleshooting support for hydraulic, pneumatic, electro-mechanical, and automation systems.
- Drive utility optimization initiatives for power, water, compressed air, and fuel consumption.
Maintenance Excellence
- Execute Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM), and Breakdown Maintenance (BM) programs.
- Improve equipment reliability through MTBF enhancement, MTTR reduction, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Plan and execute shutdown maintenance activities.
- Support spare parts planning, inventory control, and critical spares management.
Automation & Control Systems
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLC, SCADA, HMI, VFD, and industrial communication networks.
- Support programming, commissioning, modifications, and fault diagnosis of automation systems.
- Work with:
- RSLogix 5 (PLC-5)
- Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000
- FactoryTalk View SE & ME
- PowerFlex Drives
- Manage industrial communication systems including:
- Ethernet/IP
- ControlNet
- Modbus
- RS-232/RS-485 Networks
- Remote I/O Systems
Project & Commissioning Support
- Support installation, commissioning, automation upgrades, and modernization projects.
- Participate in FAT, SAT, system integration, testing, and startup activities.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, wiring diagrams, and system backups.
TPM, Continuous Improvement & Compliance
- Drive TPM initiatives including:
- Autonomous Maintenance
- Focused Improvement
- Kaizen
- 5S
- OEE Improvement
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Adhere to ISO/IATF, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, HIRA, PTW, and statutory requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture through risk identification and mitigation.
SAP & Digital Maintenance
- Utilize SAP PM for:
- Work Order Management
- Breakdown Reporting
- Equipment Master Management
- Spare Parts Transactions
- Maintenance Planning
- Support digitalization initiatives and basic analytics using SQL, Windows-based applications, and Python tools.
Core Competencies
- PT-CED & Paint Shop Maintenance
- Conveyor Systems Maintenance
- Industrial Automation & Controls
- PLC, SCADA & HMI Troubleshooting
- VFD Configuration & Diagnostics
- Reliability Engineering
- TPM & Lean Manufacturing
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Utility Management
- Shutdown Planning & Execution
- SAP PM
- Spare Parts Management
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Project Commissioning & Equipment Installation
Desired Candidate Profile
Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or related Engineering Discipline
Experience: 5-15 years
Industry Preference: Automotive OEMs, Auto Component Manufacturing, Paint Shop Operations, Industrial Automation, or Process Manufacturing.
Desired Exposure
- Extensive experience in PT-CED and Paint Shop maintenance.
- Strong exposure to industrial automation, control systems, and production-critical equipment.
- Hands-on experience in TPM, reliability improvement, and maintenance planning.
- Understanding of automotive manufacturing systems, industry best practices, and world-class maintenance methodologies.