Deputy Manager - Calcination Mechanical

Rain Carbon Inc. (RCI) is a global leaders and innovators in the production of raw materials critical to worldwide users of carbon products and advanced materials, including producers of aluminum, steel, titanium dioxide, coatings, plastics, concrete and tires.
 

We are a resourceful, reliable and responsible partner who transforms the byproducts of other industries into essential ingredients for a wide range of industrial processes and products. With more than 150 years of experience and an eye toward the future, we continually discover ways to bring new value to all the industries we serve.

We build collaborative, long-term relationships and ensure our customers’ market success by delivering consistent high-quality products and customized product solutions. Rain Carbon's operations have an exceptional track record of reliability and a culture of responsibility to our  customers, suppliers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Job Overview                 :  This position is responsible to lead and manage the Mechanical maintenance and reliability functions of the Calcination process plant, ensuring optimal equipment performance, minimal downtime, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Handling team in absence of reporting authority.

Key Responsibilities of Areas         :

1. Project Management:

1. • Plan and execute mechanical engineering projects including equipment upgrades, retrofits, and new installations.
   • Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors for timely and cost-effective project delivery.
   • Develop project scope, technical specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans for mechanical projects.
   • Review mechanical drawings, equipment layouts, datasheets, vendor offers, and technical documents to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
   • Monitor project progress, cost, quality, safety, and contractor performance, and initiate corrective actions to address deviations.
   • Coordinate site execution activities, including equipment erection, alignment, piping interfaces, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
   • Ensure proper project handover with approved as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, commissioning records, and closure of punch points.

2. Mechanical Maintenance Oversight:

2. • Lead and manage all mechanical maintenance activities for calcination equipment such as Vertical shaft kilns, Crushers, Bucket elevators, Bag filters, Belt & Pneumatic Conveyors, Air Compressors, Air Dryers, Cooling Towers, Dedust Oil Systems, Raw Water System, Fire Water System and all other Auxiliary System considered under Calcination Process systems.
   • Ensure timely execution of preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance.
   • Ensure adherence to Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules and maintain accurate compliance records within the SAP PM module.
   • Developing spares indigenously as a part of Import Substitution to reduce the maintenance costs
   • Developing spares as a substitution to OEM to bring down the maintenance costs.

3. Equipment Reliability & Performance:

3. • Monitor equipment health and performance metrics.
   • Implement reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) practices to reduce downtime and improve asset life.

4. Safety & Compliance:

4. • Ensure adherence to safety protocols and statutory regulations related to mechanical operations.
   • Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.

5. Inventory & Spare Parts Management:

5. • Optimize inventory levels of mechanical spares and consumables.
   • Ensure availability of critical spares to avoid production disruptions.

6. Cost Control & Budgeting:

6. • Prepare and manage the mechanical maintenance budget.
   • Identify and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality or safety.

7. Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting:

7. • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring mechanical failures.
   • Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

8. Documentation & Reporting:

8. • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and performance reports.
   • Present periodic reports to senior management on mechanical KPIs and improvement initiatives.

Technical and Functional Expertise:

• Good interpersonal skills Manpower handling skills
• Team leadership.
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Thorough knowledge of Mechanical operation similar in chemical process plants
• Knowledge of environment, safety and occupational health hazards related to plants operations.
• Good communication skill.
• Working in team
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skill.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 12–15 years of experience in mechanical Projects and maintenance, preferably in a Calcination or similar process industry.
• Proven leadership and project management skills
• Strong knowledge of rotary equipment, high-temperature operations, and material handling systems.

• RAIN CII Carbon (Vizag) Limited, SEZ, Plot No: 46A & 46B, APSEZ, Atchutapuram (Anakapalli (Dist.), Andhra Pradesh-531011