Job Description

Job Title:

Head of Department (HOD) - Maintenance Cell

Department:

Maintenance

Location:

Dadri

Reports To:

Plant Head / Director of Operations

Industry:

Solar Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The HOD - Maintenance Cell is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning, and execution of all maintenance activities in a solar manufacturing facility. This includes ensuring the reliability and efficiency of equipment, utilities, and infrastructure to support uninterrupted production. The role requires a balance of technical knowledge, people management, and operational planning.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic & Operational Leadership:

Develop and implement maintenance strategies aligned with plant objectives. Lead predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance programs. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in equipment uptime and efficiency.

2. Team Management:

Lead, train, and mentor a multidisciplinary maintenance team (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, etc.). Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.

3. Equipment & Asset Management:

Oversee maintenance of critical equipment like solar cell/module manufacturing lines, laminators, screen printers, furnaces, stringers, etc. Manage spare parts inventory and procurement strategies. Plan and execute equipment upgrades, refurbishments, or replacements.

4. Compliance & Documentation:

Maintain documentation as per ISO, OHSAS, and other regulatory requirements. Ensure statutory compliance related to equipment, safety, and utilities.

5. Budget & Cost Control:

Prepare and monitor maintenance budgets. Optimize maintenance costs without compromising equipment reliability.

6. Vendor & Contractor Management:

Manage relationships with OEMs, service providers, and contractors. Evaluate and onboard new service partners as needed.

7. Cross-functional Coordination:

Collaborate with production, quality, R&D, and EHS teams to achieve plant goals.

Key Skills and Competencies:

Strong knowledge of solar cell/module production equipment and processes. Expertise in TPM, RCA, FMEA, and other maintenance tools. Hands-on experience with PLCs, automation, HVAC, and utilities. Strong leadership and team management skills. Good communication, planning, and decision-making abilities.

Qualifications:

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering. 10-15 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing; minimum 5 years in a leadership role. Experience in solar/semiconductor/electronics manufacturing is highly preferred.

Preferred Certifications:

Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?100,000.00 - ?125,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Food provided Health insurance Leave encashment Paid sick time
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person