Technical Consultant – Industrial Operations & Engineering Advisory (Mumbai)

Technical Consultant – Industrial Operations & Engineering Advisory (Mumbai)

16 Sep
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KPMG India
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Mumbai

16 Sep

KPMG India

Mumbai

About KPMG in India
KPMG in India is a leading professional services firm providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services across industries. Our Advisory practice partners with clients to drive operational transformation, performance improvement, operational due diligence, asset optimization, and strategic decision-making across asset-intensive sectors including Manufacturing, Metals & Mining, Energy, Infrastructure, Utilities, and Oil & Gas.

Role Overview
We are seeking highly motivated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering professionals with strong experience in industrial operations, maintenance, engineering, asset management, and performance improvement initiatives. The candidate will support consulting engagements involving technical reviews, operational assessments, reliability improvement, capital project evaluation, and operational excellence programs for clients across asset-intensive industries.
The role requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills, and client-facing consulting experience to deliver actionable recommendations that improve operational performance, reliability, cost efficiency, and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Operational & Technical Assessments
Conduct operational diagnostics, performance reviews, and technical assessments of industrial facilities and operations.
Evaluate plant operations, maintenance processes, and engineering practices to identify improvement opportunities.
Perform technical due diligence and operational risk assessments for transactions, investments, and strategic projects.
Benchmark operational performance against industry best practices and peer organizations.
Reliability & Asset Management
Assess asset management frameworks, maintenance strategies, and reliability programs.
Review equipment performance, utilization, maintenance effectiveness, and lifecycle management practices.
Identify reliability improvement opportunities and recommend preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance approaches.
Support asset integrity and risk-based maintenance assessments.
Capital Projects & Engineering Reviews
Evaluate capital project execution, project controls, governance, scheduling, and cost management practices.




Review construction management processes and project delivery performance.
Assess project risks, contract management approaches, and project assurance mechanisms.
Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
Support productivity enhancement and operational excellence initiatives.
Analyze production processes, bottlenecks, and efficiency drivers.
Develop recommendations to optimize throughput, reduce waste, and improve resource utilization.
Conduct cost optimization assessments and identify sustainable savings opportunities.
Maintenance & Shutdown Management
Review maintenance planning and scheduling processes.
Evaluate shutdown, turnaround, and outage management practices.
Assess work management systems, spare parts management, and maintenance governance frameworks.
Recommend approaches to improve equipment availability and plant reliability.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Conduct HSE compliance reviews and operational risk assessments.
Evaluate safety management systems, engineering controls, and operational risk mitigation measures.
Support implementation of industry-leading HSE practices and governance frameworks.
Client Advisory & Delivery
Prepare reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
Participate in stakeholder interviews, workshops, and management discussions.
Translate technical findings into strategic and actionable business recommendations.
Support business development activities, proposal preparation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following sectors will be preferred:
Metals & Mining
Manufacturing
Energy & Utilities
Oil & Gas
Chemicals & Process Industries
Infrastructure & Industrial Projects
Heavy Engineering and Industrial Services

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering,



Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
Master's degree (MBA/PGDM) is an added advantage.
Relevant professional certifications in Reliability, Asset Management, Maintenance, Project Management, Lean, Six Sigma, or related domains are desirable.

Technical Skills
Plant operations and maintenance
Reliability engineering and asset management
Equipment performance analysis
Maintenance planning and scheduling
Shutdown and turnaround management
Operational excellence and continuous improvement
Capital project review and project controls
Production efficiency and cost optimization
HSE management systems
Technical due diligence and operational risk assessment

Consulting & Analytical Skills
Robust problem-solving and analytical capabilities
Experience conducting operational audits and assessments
Data-driven decision-making and root cause analysis
Financial and operational performance analysis
Report writing and executive presentation skills
Stakeholder management and client engagement

Tools & Platforms
SAP PM / EAM
Maximo
Primavera P6
MS Project
Power BI
Advanced Excel
Reliability and maintenance analytics tools

Preferred Candidate Profile
Experience in consulting, advisory, operational excellence, technical due diligence, asset management consulting, or engineering advisory assignments.
Demonstrated capability in conducting technical, operational, reliability, or performance improvement assessments.
Strong understanding of industrial operations and engineering processes in asset-intensive environments.
Ability to travel to client sites and industrial facilities as required.

Why Join KPMG?
Opportunity to work on complex and high-impact engagements across leading industrial sectors.
Exposure to strategic advisory, operational transformation, and performance improvement projects.
Team-oriented learning environment with industry experts and consulting leaders.
Accelerated career growth within one of the world's leading professional services organizations.
KPMG is an equal chance employer and values diversity, inclusion, and professional excellence.

📌 Technical Consultant – Industrial Operations & Engineering Advisory (Mumbai)
🏢 KPMG India
📍 Mumbai

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