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.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Maintenance
Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities for:
Rotary Kiln
Preheater & Calciner
Clinker Cooler (IKN Cooler preferred)
Kiln Drive System
ID/FD Fans
Pyro Conveying Equipment
Burner Systems
Hydraulic & Lubrication Systems
Roller crushers
Belt bucket elevators
Blowers
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.