Manager - Mechanical

About RPG Enterprises: 

Mumbai head-quartered RPG Enterprises is one of India's largest industrial conglomerates. With over 15 companies in its fold, the group has a strong presence across core business sectors such as Infrastructure, Tyres, IT, Healthcare, Energy and Plantation to name a few. Established in 1979, RPG Enterprises is one of India's fastest growing business groups with a turnover of $4 billion. 

About KEC International: 

KEC International Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, India, is the flagship company of the RPG Group. A USD 2.1 billion Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) major, we deliver projects in key infrastructure sectors such as Power Transmission & Distribution, Railways, Civil, Urban Infrastructure, Solar, Smart Infrastructure, Oil & Gas Pipelines, and Cables. 

Our robust and integrated capabilities span the entire EPC value chain from 'concept to commissioning'. We have successfully executed complex projects across some of the world's most difficult terrains and conditions, aided by robust engineering, procurement, execution and project management capabilities. We have vast manufacturing footprint extending across India, Dubai, Brazil and Mexico. Our global presence has enabled a robust and agile supply chain that extends across six continents in over 105 countries. 

For over 75 years, we have prided ourselves for our unmatched expertise in EPC, backed by a strong customer-centric approach, quest for world-class quality, and 'safety-first' attitude. Integrity in our actions and respect for people, environment and our stakeholders are the cornerstones of our corporate responsibility. Empowered by a mindset driven to outperform and excel, we build infrastructure for the world of tomorrow. 

About Civil & Urban Infrastructure Business: 

KEC's Civil business focuses on the construction of factories, warehouses, residential buildings, railway stations, metros, and sewage & water treatment plants, and comprises of four verticals –  

A. Infrastructure & Heavy Civil (Metro & Water Projects),  
B. Industrial & Hydrocarbon (Factories) ,  
C. Residential & Public Spaces (Buildings, Commercial Spaces),  
D. Defence (Civil projects in Defence sector).  

We provide professional EPC services in an area dominated either by small unorganized players or by very few large companies. With extensive Civil expertise and capabilities built over the years across all our businesses, we are setting benchmarks in speed, quality and safety by bringing in leading technologies, professional project management expertise and intense focus on safety & quality, enabling us to deliver excellence to our clients. The business has established itself as a premier contractor in the industrial segment, especially cement and auto sector. 

Currently, we are executing around 20 turnkey EPC projects comprising metros, factories, data centre, townships and residential buildings for a repertoire of clients in sectors such as Metro Rail, Cement, Auto & Auto ancillaries, Metals & Mining, FMCG, Real Estate and Defence, among others. 

Job Title

Manager – Mechanical

Grade – M2    

Location - Sambalpur

Role Summary

The Manager – Mechanical will lead the mechanical engineering & maintenance function to ensure high equipment uptime, reliability, safety compliance, and efficient execution of preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance programs across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive preventive & predictive maintenance for all mechanical assets.
• Lead troubleshooting of repetitive/chronic failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Plan, schedule, and execute shutdowns, overhauls, and mechanical projects (capex/modifications).
• Ensure mechanical compliance with statutory norms, safety (LOTO, work-permit), and quality standards.
• Drive reliability improvement using RCA, FMEA, RCM, MTTR/MTBF monitoring.
• Optimize spares inventory, AMC/vendor performance, and maintenance cost.
• Maintain CMMS discipline — work orders, PM compliance, histories, and KPI tracking.
• Collaborate with Production, Projects, and Utilities for uptime and continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, and assess performance of mechanical maintenance team and contractors.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (M.Tech preferred).
• 8–15 years experience in mechanical maintenance in a continuous process / heavy industry environment (e.g. chemical, cement, steel, oil & gas, FMCG, pharma, automotive).
• Hands-on exposure to rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, conveyors, fans, gearboxes) and utilities.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong maintenance methods: PM/PdM, CMMS, RCA, TPM/Lean, 5S, Kaizen.
• Knowledge of safety systems: LOTO, PTW, machine guarding, statutory compliance.
• Vendor & contractor management, negotiation and cost control.
• Strong people leadership, problem solving, and documentation discipline.