Manager Maintenance(Cold rolling/Hot Rolling mills) @ Kadi , Gujarat

Company: One of the leading manufacturer of metal products, specializing mainly in copper and copper-alloy flat-rolled products

Job Location: -

Position: - Mechanical Maintenance Professional (Manager/Sr Manager)

Role & responsibilities

Objective :

To ensure the reliable, safe, and cost-effective operation of mechanical systems and utilities across casting, rolling, and auxiliary equipment by leading preventive and predictive maintenance, managing breakdowns and overhauls, optimizing spare inventory and costs, and ensuring compliance with safety and statutory standards. The role also involves team leadership, vendor coordination, and data-driven reporting to improve equipment availability and reduce downtime.

1. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

i. Develop and implement maintenance plans for casting machines, rolling mills, furnaces, conveyors, and utilities.

ii. Use condition monitoring tools (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) to detect early signs of failure.

2. Breakdown & Emergency Repairs

i. Led quick response to unplanned breakdowns, minimizing downtime.

ii. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent corrective actions.

3. Equipment Management

i. Inspection, servicing, and major overhauls of: DC Caster, Cold Rolling Mills, Gearboxes, motors, hydraulic systems & its utilities (EOT, Air Compressor, DG, ETP, STP, Cooling Towers etc)

4. Team Leadership

i. Supervise and guide the teams.

ii. Plan manpower for shifts, maintenance schedules, and shutdowns.

5. Safety & Training

i. Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety standards (e.g., LOTO, PPE, confined space).

ii. Maintain inspection records and statutory compliance (e.g., pressure vessels, lifting equipment).

iii. Conduct skill training and ensure safety discipline.

6. Shutdown & Turnaround Planning

i. Prepare detailed plans for annual or major shutdowns.

ii. Coordinate with production, stores, purchase and vendors for smooth execution.

7. Inventory & Spare Management

i. Maintain adequate stock of critical spare parts for casting and rolling equipment.

ii. Standardize parts to reduce costs and lead time.

8. Budgeting & Cost Control

i. Monitor expenses and implement cost-saving measures.

9. Vendor & Contractor Coordination

i. Manage AMC and other vendors visits for cranes, Compressor, etc.

ii. Supervise contract labour for maintenance jobs.

10. Documentation & Reporting

i. Maintain history cards, maintenance logs, failure analysis reports.

ii. Report on key metrics: downtime, MTTR, MTBF, availability, maintenance cost per ton & other KPIs.