Maintenance Manager - Chemical Industry

Job Description

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. Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is typically required. Experience: Significant experience in plant maintenance, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment, with experience in a managerial or supervisory role. Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of chemical plant equipment, maintenance practices, and safety regulations. Leadership and Management: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex maintenance issues. Safety and Compliance: Thorough understanding of safety regulations and procedures related to chemical plant maintenance. Budget Management: Experience in developing and managing maintenance budgets. In the context of Haridwar, Uttarakhand, a maintenance manager in the chemical industry would be expected to: Be familiar with local regulations and safety standards applicable to chemical plants in India. Possess a good understanding of the specific equipment and processes used in the local chemical industry. Be able to work effectively with local vendors and suppliers. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with a diverse team of maintenance personnel. Have a proven track record of managing maintenance activities in a cost-effective and efficient manner.