Manager/Deputy Manager Mechanical (Hydraulic & Lubrication Systems)

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of all hydraulic systems in the Wire Rod Mill, including pumps, valves, actuators, and piping networks.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to minimize unplanned downtime and maximize equipment availability.
• Monitor system pressures, oil flow, temperatures, and filtration to maintain optimal functioning and reliability of hydraulic circuits.
• Diagnose and resolve hydraulic issues such as leaks, seal failures, pressure fluctuations, and actuator malfunctions with thorough root cause analysis.
• Set and calibrate hydraulic control valves, proportional valves, and servo systems as per equipment specifications.
• Plan and supervise overhauling, oil flushing, and commissioning of hydraulic and lubrication systems during shutdowns.
• Manage centralized and individual lubrication systems across mill stands, gearboxes, and drives; monitor lubricant quality, temperature, and flow.
• Implement oil sampling and analysis programs to monitor contamination, wear particles, and ensure optimum lubrication.
• Ensure replenishment, filtration, and disposal of lubricants conform to safety and environmental norms.
• Analyze system failures, prepare RCA reports, and implement reliability improvement initiatives (RBI, RCM, TPM).
• Coordinate with OEMs and vendors for system upgrades, technical support, and reliability optimization projects.
• Maintain documentation of system parameters, drawings, preventive maintenance checklists, and performance records.
• Strictly enforce plant safety procedures, lockout-tagout (LOTO), PPE usage, and ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 compliance.
• Conduct safety training, toolbox talks, and skill enhancement programs for the maintenance team.
• Manage workforce allocation; mentor engineers, supervisors, and technicians; promote teamwork and discipline.
• Coordinate with operations, electrical, instrumentation, and utility teams for maintenance planning and critical spare parts management.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reliability and performance reports; participate in audits as required.

Preferred candidate profile

Education and Experience

• Degree: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Production Engineering.

• Experience:
  
• Deputy Manager: 1014 years in maintenance of hydraulic/lubrication systems in Wire Rod Mill/Long Product/Integrated Steel Plant.
• Manager: 14–18 years relevant experience including team leadership, system upgrades, reliability projects