Designation: Maintenance Head / Maintenance Manager – Induction Furnace

Department: Maintenance – Steel Melting Shop (SMS)
Experience: Induction furnace maintenance experience is mandatory.

1. Job Purpose

To manage and supervise all maintenance activities related to induction furnaces and associated SMS equipment, ensuring maximum equipment availability, minimum breakdowns, secure operations and cost-effective maintenance.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Induction Furnace Maintenance

- Manage overall maintenance of induction furnaces and associated equipment.
- Monitor furnace coil condition, refractory lining, cooling water systems, pumps and pipelines.
- Supervise maintenance of furnace tilting mechanisms, hydraulic systems, cylinders, gearboxes and related equipment.
- Ensure proper functioning of cooling towers, water circulation systems and auxiliary equipment.
- Identify equipment problems and ensure timely corrective action.
- Coordinate with OEMs and service engineers for major breakdowns and technical support.

B. Mechanical Maintenance

- Manage maintenance of pumps, motors, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, cooling towers and other plant equipment.
- Handle major breakdowns and ensure timely restoration of equipment.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) of recurring breakdowns and implement corrective measures.
- Plan equipment overhauling, repairs and shutdown maintenance activities.
- Ensure proper alignment, lubrication and condition monitoring of equipment.

C. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
- Conduct routine inspections to identify potential equipment failures.




- Minimize unplanned downtime through timely maintenance and corrective actions.
- Maintain equipment history, breakdown reports and maintenance records.
- Ensure availability of critical spare parts, tools and maintenance materials.

D. Team Management

- Lead and supervise maintenance supervisors, engineers, fitters and technicians.
- Allocate manpower and responsibilities for routine and breakdown maintenance.
- Train the maintenance team in equipment handling and safe maintenance practices.
- Coordinate with production, stores, purchase and plant management teams.

E. Safety & Cost Control

- Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures, PPE requirements and permit-to-work systems.
- Control maintenance expenses, spare parts consumption and repair costs.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and safe working conditions.
- Improve equipment reliability and increase the service life of plant machinery.

3. Educational Qualification

- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Relevant technical qualifications with strong induction furnace maintenance experience may also be considered.

4. Required Experience & Skills

- Hands-on experience in induction furnace maintenance in a steel melting shop (SMS) is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of furnace-related mechanical systems, hydraulic systems and cooling water systems.
- Experience in breakdown handling, preventive maintenance and shutdown planning.
- Ability to manage maintenance manpower and coordinate with production.
- Strong troubleshooting, planning and problem-solving skills.

Pay: From ₹80,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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