Location: India (Base: Chennai)
Industry: Facilities Management / Industrial O&M;
Reporting To: COO- IFM
Travel: Extensive panIndia travel across client facilities

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior, enterprise-level Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Industrial Maintenance and Engineering Services to drive standardization, transformation, and excellence across all UDS-managed facilities.

This is not a site-based role. The incumbent will function as a central technical leader, responsible for reviewing, redesigning, and implementing best-in-class engineering practices, while leading automation, digitization, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical SME & Governance (UDS-wide)

- Act as the central SME for industrial maintenance and engineering services across all UDS facilities.
- Establish, review, and standardize technical frameworks, SOPs, and maintenance strategies.
- Drive adoption of best practices across electrical, mechanical, and utility systems.
- Conduct periodic technical audits, benchmarking, and gap assessments across sites.

2. Process Transformation & Best Practices

- Revisit and redesign all existing O&M; processes, workflows, and service delivery models.
- Implement industry best practices in:
- Preventive & predictive maintenance
- Reliability engineering (MTBF, MTTR optimization)
- Asset lifecycle management

- Standardize documentation, reporting formats, and governance mechanisms across all locations.

3. Automation & Digital Transformation

- Lead organization-wide initiatives in:




- Maintenance automation
- Digital platforms (CMMS, IoT, predictive analytics, remote monitoring)

- Drive adoption and optimization of systems such as:

- SAP PM / Maximo / other CMMS tools
- IoT-enabled asset monitoring solutions

- Develop data-driven decision frameworks using dashboards and analytics.
- Champion a smart maintenance ecosystem aligned with Industry 4.0 principles.

4. Multi-Site Technical Leadership

- Provide technical oversight and guidance to site teams across multiple locations.
- Support complex problem-solving and critical breakdown resolution.
- Build capability across teams via:
- Training programs
- Technical mentorship
- Skill upgradation initiatives

5. Client Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

- Act as a technical advisor to key clients and internal stakeholders.
- Participate in strategic client discussions, audits, and reviews.
- Support business development teams with technical inputs and solutioning.

6. Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

- Ensure all sites adhere to:
- Statutory regulations
- Electrical & mechanical safety standards
- EHS policies

- Drive a zero-incident safety culture through proactive risk identification.




- Conduct enterprise-level safety and compliance audits.

7. Vendor, Cost & Performance Optimization

- Define vendor standards, evaluate AMC partners, and optimize service delivery models.
- Drive cost optimization without compromising reliability and safety.
- Establish KPI-driven performance management frameworks across sites.

Key Requirements

Education

- Bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
- Advanced certifications (preferred):
- CMRP / PMP / Six Sigma / NEBOSH

Experience

- 1520 years of experience in:
- Industrial maintenance / engineering services
- Facilities management / O&M; environments

- Proven experience in:
- Multi-site or regional leadership roles
- Process transformation and standardization
- Automation / digital initiatives in maintenance.

Technical Skills

- Robust expertise in:
- Electrical systems (HT/LT, DG, UPS, transformers)
- Mechanical systems (HVAC, compressors, utilities)
- Reliability engineering & asset management

- Hands-on experience with:

- CMMS platforms (SAP PM, Maximo, etc.)
- Digital/IoT-based maintenance solutions.

- Drive a strong culture of innovation with a strategic focus on automation and digital transformation across all engineering services.

Behavioural Competencies

- Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
- Influencing and stakeholder management skills
- Robust analytical and problem-solving ability
- High ownership and leadership maturity
- Ability to work in a high-travel, multi-location workplace

📌 Senior Manager/ SME Industrial Maintenance & Engineering Services (Chennai)
🏢 UPDATER SERVICES- UDS
📍 Chennai