Job Purpose:
Handling of maintenance activities for plant, facility management and fire safety equipment and take up new projects for asset management.
Job Context:
At present, the maintenance activities at LEI are restricted to Plant maintenance. The maintenance of other aspects like fire and safety equipment, asset management, electrical maintenance, lighting, etc has taken a back seat due to unavailability of a responsible person. This role is identified to take care of the above-mentioned aspects
Job Dimensions:
Responsible for maintenance activities of both the plants and offices at LEI, Nashik. This role shall report to the Plant Manager, LEI.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance of plant equipment (machines, cranes, welding, pneumatics, etc)
Maintenance of facility infrastructure (lighting, plumbing, electrical/mechanical repairs, air conditioning, STP, etc)
Installation of new machines
Maintenance of fire and safety equipment
New projects for improvements in safety, asset management, office maintenance, reducing power consumption and carbon footprint
Continuous improvement of machine downtime
Establishing preventive maintenance schedules and reducing breakdowns
Development of new vendors to efficiently carry out maintenance activities
Planning, Budgeting and monitoring maintenance costs and showing continuous improvements in cost reduction
Qualification, Experience & Skills:
BE/ Diploma in mechanical/Electrical Engineer
Experience of at least 8-10 years for BE and 10-12 in handling maintenance, plant safety and asset management in renowned organizations
Knowledge of handling maintenance of weld shop
Knowledge of TPM preferred
Knowledge of handling installation and commissioning of new machines in a working plant
Experienced in taking up special projects for improving power efficiency through green/renewable energy
Experienced in handling contract/temporary labour
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
A. Production Planning & Operations Management
- Develop and execute daily/weekly/monthly RMU production plans in line with customer demand and delivery schedules.
- Supervise assembly, wiring, tank fabrication, gas filling, mechanical assembly, and final inspection activities.
- Ensure production processes for RMU manufacturing.
- Coordinate with design, PPC, purchase, and QA teams to ensure production readiness.
B. Technical Expertise & Quality Control
- Oversee electrical and mechanical assembly of RMU components
- Ensure compliance with quality norms, electrical safety guidelines, and type-test requirements.
- Lead root cause analysis for quality issues.
- Validate and approve in-process and final inspection checklists.
C. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Improve assembly sequences and reduce cycle times for higher output.
- Monitor and improve OEE for final Assembly lines.
- Lead Kaizen activities to eliminate losses and improve cycle time and productivity.
- Monitor machine and manpower utilization; identify and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Reduce production costs through waste minimization and process standardization.
D. Team Leadership & Development
- Lead a team of supervisors, contract operators and permanent workers
- Conduct skill assessments and provide technical training on RMU assembly and safety.
- Maintain discipline, motivate the team, and ensure adherence to work instructions.
E. Safety, Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure strict compliance with electrical safety standards, LOTO procedures, and PPE guidelines.
- Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and implement corrective actions.
F. Cross-functional Coordination
- Work closely with engineering for design changes and product improvements.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team for preventive maintenance and zero downtime.
- Collaborate with QA for internal and customer inspections.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Daily/Monthly production achievement vs. plan.
- FPY improvements
- On-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Manufacturing efficiency and cycle time reduction.
- Safety performance
- Cost and resource optimization.
- Support new RMU product development and prototyping.
- Participate in customer audits and support FAT.
- Contribute to continuous improvement & standardization initiatives.
Qualifications
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Education
- Diploma / BE / B. Tech in Electrical / Mechanical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Electrical preferred).
Experience
- Minimum 10 years in RMU or MV switchgear manufacturing.
- Strong experience in switchgear industry is preferred
- Technical Skills
- Deep knowledge of RMU assembly, testing
- Understanding of MV standards
- Hands-on experience with assembly tools, torque requirements, wiring diagrams, and mechanical fittings.
- Knowledge of TPM methodologies, OEE calculation, 5S, Kaizen,
- Proficiency in D365 for production transactions.
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and team management.
- Problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Ability to handle pressure and meet strict delivery timelines.
About Us
Lucy Electric is an international leader in intelligent secondary power distribution products and solutions, with features such as remote operation and monitoring. Linking energy generation to consumption, the business specialises in high-performance medium and low-voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications.
