Job Description

Job Title: Assistant General Manager - Maintenance

Job Purpose

To lead and manage

electrical and mechanical maintenance of foundry operations

ensuring

continuous plant availability, safe operations, statutory compliance, energy efficiency, and cost optimization

, supporting high-quality casting production.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Foundry Equipment Maintenance

Maintenance of

induction furnaces, ladles, power packs, cooling systems, and furnace auxiliaries

. Maintenance of

Molding lines, sand mixers, reclamation plants, Knock out machines, Heat Treatment furnaces, Welding Machines, shot blasting machines, conveyors, cranes, and finishing equipment

. Ensure high reliability of

core shop and fettling shop machinery

. Support shutdown planning and major overhauls.

2. Electrical Maintenance (Foundry Specific)

Operation and maintenance of

HT/LT systems, transformers, substations, capacitor banks, DG sets, UPS, MCCs, PLCs, VFDs, SCR panels, and induction furnace power panels

. Ensure compliance with

CEIG, Electrical Inspectorate, and electrical safety norms

. Manage

power quality, harmonic control, and furnace load balancing

. Monitor and optimize

specific power consumption (kWh/MT of casting)

.

3. Mechanical Maintenance

Preventive and breakdown maintenance of

gearboxes, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, compressors, pumps, cooling towers, and pipelines

. Maintenance of

EOT cranes, hoists, ladle handling systems

, and lifting equipment. Root cause analysis of mechanical failures and corrective actions.

4. Utilities & Infrastructure

Manage

compressed air systems, cooling water circuits, chillers, sand plant utilities, and dust extraction systems

. Maintenance of

foundry buildings, structures, electrical cabling, earthing systems, and lighting

. Ensure proper operation of

pollution control equipment

(bag filters, scrubbers).

5. Preventive, Predictive & Reliability Maintenance

Implement

preventive and predictive maintenance schedules

using CMMS. Track

MTBF, MTTR, furnace availability, and breakdown trends

. Introduce

condition monitoring

(thermography, vibration analysis, oil analysis).

6. Safety, Statutory & Compliance

Ensure

LOTO, hot work permits, confined space procedures

, and PPE compliance. Ensure compliance with

Factories Act, Electrical Rules, Fire & Safety norms, and Pollution Control Board requirements

. Prepare and support

ISO / IATF / Customer audits

. Drive

zero-accident maintenance culture

.

7. Team & Contractor Management

Lead

maintenance engineers, supervisors, electricians, fitters, and technicians

. Manage contractors for

furnace maintenance, electrical shutdowns, and civil works

. Conduct training on

foundry safety, furnace operations, and emergency handling

.

8. Spares, Budget & Cost Control

Plan and control

critical spares for furnaces, electrical panels, and heavy equipment

. Manage maintenance

OPEX and CAPEX budgets

. Vendor development and AMC management for

furnace suppliers and OEMs

.

9. Projects & Continuous Improvement

Lead

new furnace installation, capacity expansion, and modernization projects

. Implement

TPM, 5S, Kaizen, energy-saving, and cost-reduction initiatives

. Support

automation and digital maintenance initiatives

.

10. Coordination & Reporting

Coordinate with

Production, Quality, Safety, Purchase, and Stores

departments. Prepare

daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance MIS

. Handle

emergency breakdowns and power failures

efficiently.

Qualification & Experience

Diploma / BE / B.Tech - Electrical / Mechanical / EEE

12-20 years

' experience in

foundry or heavy manufacturing

Strong exposure to

induction furnaces and foundry utilities

Skills & Competencies

Foundry process and equipment knowledge Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting Leadership and decision-making Statutory compliance expertise Cost control and budgeting CMMS / ERP proficiency
Contact: 9047054309

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Food provided Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person