Manager/Dy. Manager - WRM Mechanical (WRM Coil Handling Area)

Department:

Role Objective:

Coil Handling Area of the Wire Rod Mill (WRM)

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Plan and carry out preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of mechanical equipment in the WRM Coil Handling Area (coil conveyors, coil transfer cars, coil tilters, strappers, stackers, turntables, etc.).
  
• Ensure minimum breakdowns and downtime by effective monitoring of critical equipment.
  
• Maintain proper documentation of maintenance activities, history cards, and spares consumption.
  

2. Equipment Reliability & Performance

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring failures and implement corrective measures.
  
• Monitor equipment health through vibration analysis, thermography, and other condition monitoring techniques.
  
• Implement modifications and upgrades for improved efficiency and reliability.
  

3. Spares & Inventory Management

• Identify critical spare parts and maintain optimum stock levels.
  
• Coordinate with stores and purchase teams for timely availability of spares and consumables.
  

4. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with safety standards and statutory requirements.
  
• Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety audits in the Coil Handling Area.
  

5. Team Management & Coordination

• Lead and guide a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
  
• Coordinate with operations, E&I, and central maintenance teams for smooth plant functioning.
  
• Train and develop team members for skill enhancement.
  

6. Continuous Improvement

• Drive TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and Kaizen initiatives for cost reduction and performance improvement.
  
• Monitor KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, breakdown frequency, and maintenance cost.
  
• Contribute towards energy conservation and equipment efficiency enhancement.
  

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems in WRM coil handling (conveyors, transfer cars, strapping machines, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, bearings, etc.).
  
• Expertise in maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and RCA.
  
• Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and lubrication systems.
  
• Proficiency in SAP/ERP-based maintenance systems.
  
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Awareness of safety standards and statutory compliance in steel plant maintenance.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
  
• Manager: 10–15 years of experience in WRM Mechanical Maintenance with exposure to coil handling systems.
  
• Dy. Manager: 7–10 years of relevant experience in steel plant WRM maintenance.