Role purpose

Own the end-to-end maintenance function for the CBG plant(s), ensuring high equipment availability, reliability, and safety while aligning maintenance plans with production targets and corporate O&M; standards.

Role & responsibilities

- Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance plans for all plant equipment (feedstock handling, digesters, gas purification, compression, utilities, civil, electrical, instrumentation).
- Plan and execute planned shutdowns and major maintenance activities in coordination with Operations and the Station Manager.
- Drive reliability improvement initiatives to reduce MTBF/MTTR and increase plant availability.
- Lead and supervise maintenance technicians, contractors, and vendors at site; ensure proper shift coverage for critical maintenance support.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with HSE standards: PTW, LOTO, JSA, confined space, work at height, hot work, electrical safety, and PPE.
- Maintain statutory compliance for pressure vessels, lifting equipment, electrical installations, and other regulated assets; support internal and external safety audits.
- Manage spares inventory, MTO, and min/max levels; coordinate with central Purchase and Engineering to procure critical and long-lead items.




- Evaluate and monitor performance of AMC/CMC vendors and external service providers.
- Maintain maintenance MIS: PM compliance, breakdown logs, MTBF/MTTR, backlog, and cost tracking; report maintenance KPIs and key issues to the Head of O&M; and coordinate daily priorities with the Station Manager.
- Drive continuous improvement through TPM, Kaizen, and root-cause analysis of repeat failures.

Preferred candidate profile

- Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
- 8-12 years in maintenance of process plants (biogas/CBG, power, oil & gas, chemical, agro-based, or similar), with at least 3-5 years in a maintenance role.
- Hands-on experience with rotating equipment, compressors, boilers, pressure vessels, electrical systems, and basic instrumentation.
- Solid knowledge of preventive and breakdown maintenance, reliability concepts, and shutdown planning; familiarity with O&M; manuals, maintenance software/CMMS (preferred), and MS Office for reporting.
- Understanding of relevant codes and standards (ASME, API, ISO, electrical codes, safety regulations).
- Strong safety mindset; good planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a matrix structure, balancing functional (O&M; Head) and site (Station Manager) priorities.

📌 Maintenance Manager/Maintenance In-Charge (Maharashtra)
🏢 Thermax
📍 Maharashtra