Plant Operations & Maintenance Head

Responsibilities:-

Plant Operations – Reliability & Availability:-

• Achieved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) > 85% and Machine Availability > 98% by implementing robust Operations & Maintenance (O&M) practices.
• Lead the operations and maintenance of critical plant utility systems, including:
  • Process Gas Systems and Specialty Gas Handling (PH3/BCL3/SiH4/TMA/H2/etc
  • Process Chemical Handling
  • HVAC and Clean Room Management
  • Boilers, Compressors, Chillers, DG Sets
  • Water Treatment Systems (DI/DM, RO, Potable Water)
  • Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)
  • Process Equipment for continuous manufacturing operations
• Manage the Electrical Infrastructure across voltage levels:
  • 132–33 kV Switchyard, 33–11 kV HT, and 415–230 V LT systems (both upstream and downstream).
• Continuously monitor and analyse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including:
  • Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
  • Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
  • Equipment Downtime Reports
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability, availability, and cost-efficiency.

Maintenance Strategy & Execution:-

• Implemented Preventive, Predictive, and Condition-Based Maintenance strategies to ensure equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Developed and executed Annual Maintenance Plans, including planned shutdowns and long-term reliability improvement programs aligned with plant performance goals.
• Led and supervised critical equipment repairs and overhauls, ensuring minimal unplanned breakdowns and reduced downtime through effective resource planning and root cause analysis.

Asset Management & Compliance:-

• Ensured statutory inspections and certifications for critical assets including pressure vessels, lifting tools, boilers, and other regulated equipment in compliance with safety and legal standards.
• Led Asset Lifecycle Management, covering:
  • AMC/ARC contracts
  • Equipment health audits
  • Asset renewal and replacement planning
• Maintained comprehensive technical documentation, including:
  • Asset registers
  • Maintenance logs
  • Inspection and compliance records to support audits and continuous improvement efforts.

Team Leadership & Skill Development:-

•  Lead a multi-disciplinary team of maintenance engineers, shift technicians, and contract manpower to ensure efficient plant operations and maintenance execution.
•  Establish KPI-based performance evaluation systems, implemented skill enhancement programs, and                 conducted Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) training to build technical competency and accountability.
•  Ensure 24/7 plant reliability through effective shift planning, resource allocation, and proactive workforce coordination.

Vendor, Spares & Contract Management:-

• Develop strategic vendor partnerships for critical O&M services.
• Drive procurement of critical and non-critical spares, consumables, and capex tools.
• Ensure inventory optimization using ABC analysis and lead-time control.

Safety, Energy & Cost Efficiency:-

• Implement electrical and mechanical safety protocols, LOTO, PTW systems, and hazard elimination programs.
• Lead energy conservation measures, fuel optimization, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Track and reduce maintenance cost per MT/ton of production through Lean TPM practices.

Project Support & Plant Expansion:-

• Provide technical leadership for plant upgradation, modernization, and debottlenecking projects.
• Collaborate with Projects/Engineering team during greenfield or brownfield expansions.

Desired Candidate Profile:-

• Educational Qualification: B.Tech/B.E. – Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering
• Certifications (preferred): Six Sigma, TPM, Energy Auditor/Manager, NEBOSH

Key Competencies:-

• Strong diagnostic and analytical skills for troubleshooting complex issues in industrial plant operations and utility systems.
• Hands-on leadership with a high sense of ownership and decisive action under high-pressure and time-critical situations.
• In-depth expertise in utility systems, plant automation, and PLC/SCADA-based control systems for efficient operation and monitoring.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional coordination skills, enabling effective collaboration with operations, quality, and safety teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory compliance and audit readiness, including interactions with CPCB/MPCB, Factory Inspector, Boiler Inspector, and Electrical Inspector authorities.

Location:-

• Maharashtra, India.

Company Overview:-

Avaada Group is a visionary energy conglomerate with a presence across the entire spectrum of the energy transition value chain, including the production of Solar Modules, Renewable Power Generation, and the development of large scale projects for Green Hydrogen, Green Methanol, Green Ammonia, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Under the astute leadership of Mr. Vineet Mittal, the group has established itself as a significant player on the global energy stage. Avaada Energy, the group’s flagship arm for renewable power generation, is on track to reach an impressive 11 GW of installed capacity by 2026. With its robust execution capabilities and a solid track record, Avaada has earned the trust of international investors, as evidenced by the equity raise of US $1.3 Billion in early 2023, including a US $1 Billion investment commitment from Brookfield’s Energy Transition Fund and $300 million from GPSC, PTT Group of Thailand.