Mechanical Lead - Oxygen Free Copper & Alloy Plant

Purpose/Objective

To oversee the strategic mechanical maintenance and engineering of the Oxygen Free Copper & Alloy Plant. This role is responsible for ensuring the plant's sophisticated equipment, such as furnaces, casters, and rolling mills, operates with maximum reliability, precision, and efficiency, thereby meeting high-quality production standards.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Reliability engineering:

  Lead the development and implementation of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance programs to ensure the high availability of critical production assets.

• Team management:

  Lead and inspire a team of maintenance professionals, including Deputy Managers and engineers. Oversee their performance, development, and adherence to safety and quality protocols.

• Troubleshooting and failure analysis:

  Direct the team in diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical failures, focusing on Root Cause Analysis to implement long-term solutions.

• Process improvement:

  Identify and lead mechanical process improvement projects aimed at increasing throughput, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing product quality.

• Budget and resource planning:

  Manage the annual maintenance budget for the mechanical department, including forecasting future needs for parts, services, and capital investments.

• Quality control:

  Work closely with the Quality department to ensure all mechanical processes support the high-quality standards required for oxygen-free copper and alloy products.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education:

  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Experience:

  8–12 years of experience in mechanical maintenance or reliability engineering, with significant experience in a continuous casting or rolling mill environment. Experience with furnaces and other heavy foundry equipment is essential.

• Skills:

  Expertise in advanced maintenance strategies, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and materials science. Strong leadership and communication skills are a must.

• Certifications:

  CMRP certification and knowledge of metallurgical processes are highly valued.