Manager – Mechanical Maintenance / Head – Pyro Maintenance
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer for the KHD Kiln/Pyro section of a cement plant. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring reliable operation, preventive maintenance, shutdown planning, and troubleshooting of rotary kiln and pyro-processing equipment including IKN Clinker Cooler systems to achieve maximum plant availability, safety, and operational efficiency.
Shutdown & Planning
- Plan and execute annual/major kiln shutdown activities.
- Prepare maintenance schedules, manpower plans, and spare requirements.
- Coordinate with production, refractory, and cooler OEM teams during shutdowns.
- Ensure timely completion of maintenance jobs within planned downtime.
Reliability & Improvement
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for major equipment failures.
- Implement reliability improvement initiatives to reduce breakdowns.
- Monitor vibration, temperature, alignment, and cooler performance parameters.
- Optimize spare parts consumption and maintenance cost.
- Improve cooler efficiency, clinker handling reliability, and equipment availability.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to plant safety procedures and permit systems.
- Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections in pyro areas.
- Ensure compliance with environmental and statutory standards.