Deputy Manager - Plant Engineering

What is the role about?

The role is responsible for providing strategic and functional leadership in Plant Engineering by ensuring reliability, standardization, and continuous improvement across plant equipment, utilities, and infrastructure.

Which tasks will you perform?

• Maintenance Strategy & Execution
• Planning and executing preventive and breakdown maintenance through SAP EAM
• Developing and optimizing maintenance strategies (PM, TBM, CBM, Predictive)
• Improving maintenance practices based on RCA/RCFA learnings
• Technical Leadership
• Acting as the technical authority for equipment and utility systems
• Standardizing engineering and maintenance practices
• Mentoring engineering teams and technicians
• Reliability & Continuous Improvement
• Leading breakdown analysis and implementing permanent solutions
• Improving MTBF, MTTR, and equipment availability
• Driving TPM, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Projects & Engineering Support
• Managing equipment installation, upgrades, and commissioning
• Supporting plant infrastructure and utility projects
• Resource & Cost Management
• Managing spares, AMC contracts, and maintenance budgets
• Optimizing cost vs reliability balance
• Energy & Sustainability
• Driving energy optimization initiatives
• Supporting ISO 50001 implementation
• Identifying and implementing energy conservation opportunities
• Compliance & Systems
• Ensuring compliance with Factory Act, CEA, MPCB, and IMS standards
• Managing calibration, statutory inspections, and documentation
• Maintaining SOPs, TPM records, and audit documentation
• Performance Monitoring
• Tracking maintenance KPIs and ensuring continuous improvement
• Preparing reports and conducting performance reviews

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (full-time) (Diploma + Degree)
• 12–15 years of experience in Plant Engineering / Maintenance
• Exposure to SAP EAM, SPMs, Robotics, TPM, and utility systems

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of maintenance strategies and reliability engineering
• Expertise in RCA/RCFA and energy management
• Experience in utilities (Electrical, DG, HVAC, Air, Water systems)
• Project management and commissioning capability

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Techical leadership and decision-making ability
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication
• Data-driven and continuous improvement mindset

Additional Advantages

• TPM/JIPM exposure and ISO audit experience
• Experience in energy efficiency and sustainability projects
• Vendor management experience
• Supervisor License and CEA Electrical Safety Certification

HSE Expectation

We promote a strong safety culture within the plant and commitment to safety standards and regulatory compliance.

How do you apply?

To apply we kindly ask you to upload your documents on our career page. Applications sent to us by E-Mail cannot unfortunately be considered due to Data Privacy considerations.