Position Title
Lead- Mechanical Maintenance
Position Summary
We are seeking a proactive and skilled
Lead– Mechanical Maintenance
to oversee and improve the reliability, efficiency, and safety of production machinery and systems in our metal conductor manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems related to continuous and batch manufacturing processes.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
- Ensure optimal performance of all plant machinery, including wire drawing machines, annealing units, stranding machines, extrusion lines, and related utilities.
- Conduct routine and preventive maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns with minimal production downtime.
- Develop and implement predictive maintenance strategies (using vibration analysis, thermal imaging, etc.).
- Maintain records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and spare parts inventory.
- Coordinate with the production and quality teams to support uninterrupted operations.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
- Assist in planning and executing machine upgrades, installations, and plant expansions.
- Manage external contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance tasks.
- Continuously analyze equipment performance data to recommend improvements.
Critical Success Factors - Essential
- Strong knowledge of industrial machines such as wire drawing, annealing, stranding, and extrusion
- Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is preferred.
- Proficient in reading engineering drawings and technical manuals.
- Experience in energy management and cost optimization.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent.
Experience
8 – 12 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance role in cable manufacturing plant.
Key Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Equipment Maintenance Expertise
- Deep understanding of machines like wire drawing, annealing, stranding, extrusion, and coiling units.
- Skilled in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
- Ability to diagnose complex equipment failures and implement effective solutions.
- Use of tools like fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys, or FMEA.
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Knowledge of scheduling, executing, and improving PM programs.
- Experience with vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing, etc.
- CMMS Proficiency
- Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems for logging work orders, managing spares, and tracking equipment history.
- Instrumentation & Controls
- Familiarity Hydraulic s/m, CCV/VCV line,extruder corrugation line in manufacturing processes
- Safety & Compliance
- Understanding of machine safety standards, LOTO procedures, and compliance with OSHA or local regulations.
- .SAP
Must have knowledge of SAP PM & MM module
Competencies
Behavioural - Customer Service OrientationBehavioural - Information SeekingBehavioural - InitiativeBehavioural - Innovative ThinkingFunctional - FinancialFunctional - OperationalFunctional - PeopleFunctional - Strategic
About Us
Sterlite Power is a leading global developer of power transmission infrastructure. We are at the forefront of energy transmission, with talent and technology coming together to create lasting social impact. Our Global Infrastructure business has a global footprint, with operational and under-construction projects in India and Brazil. Our state-of-the-art Solutions business provides bespoke solutions to address challenges of space and time. We export industry-leading power conductors, EHV cables and OPGW conductors to organizations in over 40+ countries around the world. Our Convergence business aims to utilize existing power transmission assets to bring robust telephone and internet connectivity to rural and urban parts of the country.
