- Assist the Mechanical HOD in managing daily mechanical maintenance activities of the MBF.
- Plan, schedule, and monitor preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance.
- Ensure optimum availability and reliability of mechanical equipment.
- Coordinate shutdown planning and execution.
- Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Equipment Reliability
- Monitor the performance of critical equipment, including:
- Blast Furnace equipment
- Charging system
- Cast House equipment
- Conveyors
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Cooling water systems
- Compressors
- Pumps
- Gearboxes
- Crushers and screens
- Dust extraction systems
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment life.
Team Leadership
- Supervise engineers, supervisors, technicians, and contract manpower.
- Allocate work effectively based on priorities.
- Train and mentor maintenance personnel.
- Monitor productivity and ensure quality of maintenance work.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with plant safety standards and statutory regulations.
- Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Permit to Work (PTW),
and protected work practices.
- Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments.
- Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
Planning & Coordination
- Coordinate with Production, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Stores departments.
- Ensure timely availability of spare parts and maintenance materials.
- Participate in annual maintenance budgeting.
- Maintain maintenance schedules and shutdown plans.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain maintenance records in CMMS/SAP or equivalent systems.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports.
- Track equipment history and maintenance KPIs.
- Prepare root cause analysis (RCA) reports for major breakdowns.
Preferred candidate profile
Education
- Bachelor's Degree (B.E./B.Tech) or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience
- B.E./B.Tech: 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in steel plants, preferably Mini Blast Furnace Mechanical.
- Diploma: 12 - 15 years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance of MBF or integrated steel plants.