Senior Manager - Operations & Maintenance

Purpose/Objective

This position is responsible to oversee the maintenance of Coal Handling Plant equipment, ensuring high availability and reliability through effective monitoring of key performance indicators. Lead the maintenance team in activities including calibration, vibration analysis, operation of the ACSU, and execution of work orders for plant integrity.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Section Head Coal Handling Plants Maintenance Maintenance Management: Develop and execute strategic and tactical plans in collaboration with peers and HOD ensuring healthiness for availability of CHP systems. Oversee Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTR), MTP & OE to maintain high equipment availability. Ensure calibration and vibration analysis activities to ensure equipment reliability. Oversee the maintenance of the Auto Coal Sampler Unit (ACSU) to guarantee accurate sampling. Ensure generation of work order for painting, structural strengthening, and corrosion mitigation to maintain plant integrity. Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), risk analysis and job safety analysis (JSA) to proactively identify and mitigate potential hazards. Inventory and Spare Parts Management: Ensure spare parts inventory availability, focusing on vital, essential, and desirable equipment to ensure operational readiness. Monitor Non-Moving Inventory (NMI) to optimize stock levels and reduce waste. Ensure utilization of Photo mate for documenting inventory through images, enhancing traceability and accountability. Oversee the integrity and maintenance of the stores inventory to support uninterrupted operations. Budget Management: Review and manage the maintenance budget for CHP area to ensure cost-effective operations. Monitor and control departmental expenditure while identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising on safety or operational efficiency. Provide financial reports and forecasts to management for informed decision-making. Business Sustainability: Ensure adherence to IMS, AWMS, DISHA, CHETNA, Six Sigma, ABEM and LAKSHYA guidelines within the department. Maintain safety of personnel and equipment through proper training and adherence to safety protocols. Oversee adherence to P1 (breakdown) defect compliance and ensure timely rectification. Ensure adherence to preventive maintenance (PM) compliances for all equipment to minimize downtime. Manage departmental compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards to uphold corporate and regulatory requirements. Digitization and Automation: Lead and execute comprehensive digitization strategies to optimize operational efficiency. Innovate and implement automation solutions to support overall organizational goals/strategy. Review and implement process and system improvements, adopting newer technologies and innovative ideas. People and Team Engagement: Participate in the recruitment process to attract and retain skilled personnel for the maintenance team. Drive and enhance employee engagement and retention across the team to sustain a positive workplace culture. Lead, inspire, and mentor the team to foster a high-performance culture and ensure cross-skilling through job rotation, technical, and behavioural trainings. Ensure proper succession planning in the team. Key Stakeholders - Internal: Operations & Maintenance Port Team Business Development Key Stakeholders - External: Suppliers

Technical Competencies

Budget Management-APL,Coal Quality Management-APL,Coal Transportation and Logistics-APL,Compliance, Audit, and Safety Management-APL,Environmental Compliance and Sustainability-APL,Facility and Equipment Maintenance-APL,Housekeeping and Yard Maintenance-APL,IPFM Emergency Response and Risk Management-APL,Integrated Logistics Operations Management-APL,Inventory and Spares Parts Management-APL,Liaisoning-APL,Process Optimization-APL,Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)-APL

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification: BE/B.tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required. Work Experience (Range of years): 12+ years of experience in maintenance management within heavy industry, preferably in coal handling or power plants. Preferred Industry: Experience in the power generation, mining, or heavy industrial sector with a focus on coal handling systems.