Senior Plant Maintenance Manager

Job Title Senior Manager - Plant Maintenance Engineering Projects - Activated Carbon Plant Location Ponnapuram Village Dharapuram Taluk Tirupur District Tamil Nadu Company Overview Carbonmax Advantech Pvt Ltd is a leading manufacturer of coconut shell-based steam activated carbon located in the remote industrial belt of Ponnapuram Village With integrated facilities for granulation rotary kiln activation post-activation processing and ongoing expansion into value-added products such as acid-washed PAC impregnated and pelletized carbon Carbonmax is committed to world-class engineering practices utility reliability and plant efficiency Position Summary We are looking for a Senior Manager - Plant Maintenance Engineering Projects to lead all aspects of plant maintenance for our existing activated carbon facility and oversee the execution of new engineering projects for value-added carbon production lines The role involves direct supervision of mechanical electrical and civil works vendor and utility management and team leadership for maintenance staff including fitters electricians welders and plumbers Experience in rotary kiln granulation screening and steam-based process industries is essential Key Responsibilities Plant Maintenance - Existing Facility Manage preventive and breakdown maintenance across Granulation unit saw tooth crushers hammer mills elevators conveyors Rotary kilns blowers coolers and WHRB systems Post-activation equipment destoners screeners crushers Packing lines weighing stitching sealing units Utilities steam boiler air compressor RO plant pumps motors electrical panels Prepare and monitor daily maintenance plans logs and spares inventory Reduce equipment downtime and ensure 24x7 plant operational readiness Engineering Projects - Value-Added Plants Supervise civil and mechanical project execution for Acid Wash PAC Impregnation Pelletized and Catalytic Carbon Plants Coordinate erection utility integration and commissioning of equipment Liaise with vendors contractors and consultants to meet project timelines Utilities MEP Compliance Ensure reliable operation and upkeep of plant-wide mechanical electrical and plumbing systems Maintain water supply systems drainage electrical rooms and fire safety provisions Ensure documentation and readiness for ISO TNPCB Electrical Inspectorate Boiler Inspectorate audits Promote safety discipline and technical housekeeping across the plant Team Building Capability Development Build and manage departmental teams for Mechanical Maintenance - fitters welders machinists Electrical Utility - electricians panel operators boiler assistants Civil Infrastructure - plumbers masons estate maintenance Define roles responsibilities and performance goals for each functional team Conduct training programs in Equipment operation and safety Preventive maintenance techniques Troubleshooting and root cause analysis ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 and REACH compliance documentation Develop SOPs skill matrices and shift rosters to ensure 24x7 readiness Systems Lean Improvement Drive 5S TPM and Lean principles in maintenance activities Conduct root cause analysis for repeated issues and implement lasting solutions Improve energy efficiency and optimize utility usage Eligibility Criteria Qualification B E B Tech in Mechanical Electrical or Industrial Engineering Diploma engineers with 12 years experience may also apply Experience 10-18 years in industrial plant maintenance and project execution preferably in Activated Carbon Process Chemicals Minerals Cement Steam Process Industry Hands-on knowledge of rotary kilns drying systems screening crushing and utilities essential Technical Skills CMMS or Excel-based maintenance planning Equipment troubleshooting erection supervision contractor handling Utility systems and plant layout interpretation Language Tamil mandatory with working knowledge of English Hindi preferred Software Skills ERP MES MS Excel maintenance logs report preparationKey Competencies Key Competencies Team leadership staff supervision Project execution discipline Mechanical electrical problem-solving Compliance and statutory coordination Time-bound execution and preventive maintenance planning Adaptability to remote rural factory setup Ideal Candidate Grounded technically hands-on and field-oriented engineering leader Ability to manage rural industrial challenges technical teams and external contractors Long-term commitment to grow with a plant scaling from commodity to specialty manufacturing Strong communicator with structured approach to planning execution and improvement Reporting To Plant Head Director - Technical Operations Employment Type Full-time On-site Ponnapuram Plant Compensation Benefits Competitive CTC with performance incentives Statutory benefits insurance and long-term growth prospects On-site accommodation and meal support Learning and development opportunities in high-growth specialty carbon segment Schedule Day Shift Weekend availability when required Supplemental Pay Performance Bonus Annual Bonus Ability to Commute Relocate Ponnapuram Dharapuram Taluk Should be willing to relocate or commute reliably Factory accommodation will be supported if required Education Bachelor s in Mechanical Electrical Industrial Engineering Preferred Experience Plant Maintenance Project Management 15 - 18 years Preferred Language Tamil English Required Hindi Preferred How to Apply Send your resume to hr factory carbonmaxtech com Subject Line Application - Manager - Plant Maintenance Engineering Projects Speak with the Employer 91 99434 99855 Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 45 000 00 - 60 000 00 per month Benefits Commuter assistance Food provided Health insurance Provident Fund Schedule Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability Supplemental Pay Overtime pay Performance bonus Yearly bonus Ability to commute relocate Dharapuram Tamil Nadu Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Preferred Work Location In person