Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Department: Plant Maintenance
Location: Rajahmundry
Reporting To: GM Engineering

Company Profile:

Assago is a family of companies that focuses on sustainability and innovation as its driving values. We build and support companies that are meant to act as a catalyst for growth and wealth creation, with sustainability as one of the key metrics.

We believe our work is an expression of ourselves and we hope to develop safe spaces to promote such expression. Promoting positive work culture and employee development is an important part of our value system. We are committed towards equity, inclusion and accessibility.

1. Job Purpose:

To ensure reliable, safe, and cost-effective operation of all mechanical systems, equipment, and utilities in the grain-based ethanol plant by implementing robust preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance programs.

2. Key Responsibilities:A. Maintenance Management

• Plan, schedule, and supervise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for all mechanical equipment — including process, utility, and storage systems.
• Ensure smooth operation of key plant sections: Milling, Liquefaction, Fermentation, Distillation, Dehydration, Evaporation, Dryer (DDGS), Boiler, Turbine, and Cooling Tower.
• Minimize equipment downtime and ensure timely restoration during breakdowns.
• Prepare and execute annual maintenance budgets and ensure cost control.

B. Equipment & Asset Management

• Maintain detailed asset register and equipment history cards.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and calibration of new mechanical equipment.
• Monitor condition of rotating and static equipment (pumps, blowers, agitators, heat exchangers, vessels, piping, valves, etc.).
• Ensure critical spares availability and inventory control in coordination with the Purchase Department.

C. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules (PMs) and condition monitoring programs (vibration, temperature, lubrication analysis).
• Utilize maintenance management systems (CMMS) for tracking and analysis of equipment performance and downtime.
• Analyze recurring failures and lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation.

D. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with statutory and safety norms (Factory Act, OHS, ISO 45001).
• Conduct regular toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety audits for maintenance teams and contractors.
• Ensure all rotating and pressure equipment are inspected and certified as per norms.

E. Team Development & Coordination

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Foster close coordination with process, electrical, instrumentation, and project teams.
• Maintain clear communication with operations for maintenance planning and shutdowns.

F. Continuous Improvement

• Implement cost-saving and reliability-improvement initiatives.
• Participate in energy efficiency and plant reliability programs.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives in maintenance (IoT sensors, predictive analytics, etc.).

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Equipment availability and reliability (%)
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) / Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
• Preventive maintenance compliance (%)
• Maintenance cost vs. budget (%)
• Breakdown frequency reduction (%)
• Safety compliance and zero accident rate

4. Qualification & Experience:

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Diploma with strong experience may be considered)
• Experience: 10–15 years in maintenance of grain-based ethanol/distillery/chemical/process plant
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial/supervisory capacity
• Preferred Exposure:
• Rotary & static equipment maintenance
• Utilities (boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressors, etc.)
• Shutdown & turnaround management
• CMMS / SAP-PM module usage

5. Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills
• Leadership and team management
• Planning, scheduling, and prioritization ability
• Knowledge of mechanical codes & safety standards
• Vendor and contractor management
• Good communication and reporting skills

6. Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

How to Apply:

Please email your CV at "hr@assagogroup.com".

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person