Maintenance Manager - Chemical Industry

Maintenance Manager - Chemical Industry

Maintenance Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Supervising Maintenance Activities:

• Overseeing the daily

  operations of the maintenance department, including scheduling, assigning tasks, and ensuring timely completion of maintenance and repair work.

Managing a Team:

• Leading, training

  , and mentoring a team of maintenance technicians, engineers, and other staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Ensuring Safety and Compliance:

• Implementing and enforcing

  safety procedures and regulations related to maintenance activities, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees and compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ISO, OSHA).

Developing Maintenance Strategies:

• Creating and implementing

  preventative and predictive maintenance plans to minimize equipment downtime and optimize performance.

Managing Budgets:

• Developing and managing

  the maintenance budget, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effective maintenance practices.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Overseeing the maintenance

  and repair of various equipment, including boilers, reactors, pumps, and other specialized chemical plant equipment.

Inventory Management:

• Managing spare parts

  and materials inventory, ensuring timely availability of necessary components for maintenance and repairs.

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving:

• Diagnosing and resolving

  complex maintenance issues, implementing corrective and preventative actions to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Project Management:

• Managing maintenance-related

  projects, including upgrades, installations, and overhauls, ensuring timely and efficient execution.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintaining accurate

  maintenance records, generating reports on maintenance activities, and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in

  Mechanical Engineering or a related field is typically required.

Skills & Requirements:

• Significant experience

  in plant maintenance, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment, with experience in a managerial or supervisory role.

• Strong knowledge

  of chemical plant equipment, maintenance practices, and safety regulations.

• Excellent leadership

  , communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.

• Strong analytical

  and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex maintenance issues.

• Thorough understanding

  of safety regulations and procedures related to chemical plant maintenance.

• Experience in developing

  and managing maintenance budgets.

• Familiarity with local

  regulations and safety standards applicable to chemical plants in India.

• A good understanding

  of the specific equipment and processes used in the local chemical industry.

• Ability to work

  effectively with local vendors and suppliers.

• A proven track

  record of managing maintenance activities in a cost-effective and efficient manner.