Job Description – Head of Maintenance (HOD)

Position: Head of Maintenance (HOD)

Department: Maintenance

Industry: Foundry

A. Plant & Equipment Maintenance

- Ensure reliable operation and maximum availability of all production machinery and equipment.

- Plan and monitor preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities.

- Develop equipment-wise maintenance schedules and ensure timely execution.

B. Foundry-Specific Maintenance

Maintain critical foundry equipment including:

- Induction furnaces and electrical systems

- Melting and pouring equipment

- Moulding and core-making machines

- Shot blasting machines

- Fettling and grinding equipment

- Material-handling equipment, cranes and hoists

- Compressors, pumps and cooling systems

- Dust extraction and pollution-control systems

- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

- DG sets and other utilities

- Ensure timely maintenance of critical equipment to prevent production stoppages.

C. Spare Parts & Inventory Management





- Identify and maintain adequate stock of critical maintenance spares.

- Coordinate with Stores and Purchase for timely procurement of spares.

D. Maintenance Planning & Budgeting

- Prepare the annual maintenance budget and monitor expenditure.

E. Team Management

- Lead and supervise the mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and utility maintenance teams.

Educational Qualification

- B.E./B.Tech./Diploma in Mechanical

Experience

- 12–20 years of relevant experience in maintenance, preferably in a foundry, steel, engineering or heavy manufacturing industry.

Behavioural Competencies

- Leadership & Team Management

- Problem Solving & Decision Making

- Ownership & Accountability

- Planning & Execution

- Cost Consciousness

- Safety Mindset

- Cross-functional Coordination

- Continuous Improvement

- Crisis Management

- Technical Orientation

Pay: Up to ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Maintenance Head (India)
🏢 Duas Knowledge Potli
📍 India