Maintenance Head

Job Description : MAINTENANCE HEAD UGANDA FOR STEEL PLANT To lead the Electrical and Automation Maintenance for an integrated steel plant in Africa with focus on maximizing plant uptime, improving system automation, ensuring safe electrical operations, and managing spares and team performance in a resource-constrained environment. 1. Plant-Wide Electrical & Automation Maintenance Lead all maintenance activities across: Electric Arc or Induction Furnaces AOD Converter Cranes (EOT, Gantry, Jib, etc.) CCM (Continuous Casting Machine) Rolling Mill & Wire Rod Mill General plant electricals (HT/LT panels, substations, DGs) Manage preventive, breakdown, and predictive maintenance of power and control systems. 2. Automation & Control Systems Ensure effective functioning of PLC/SCADA/DCS systems used in furnaces, CCM, mills, and utilities. Troubleshoot automation logic and work with system integrators when required. Support migration from manual or semi-automatic to advanced automated operations. 3. HT / LT Systems Management Maintain high availability of HT yard, transformers, switchgear, RMUs, LT panels, and distribution network. Monitor power quality, PFC, harmonic distortion, and energy consumption. 4. Energy & Resource Optimization Manage electricity consumption in line with energy-saving initiatives. Optimize usage of DGs, transformers, and UPS systems during power outages common in African regions. 5. Spare Parts Planning & Inventory Plan critical electrical and automation spares considering long lead times for imports. Work with India/HQ for procurement of OEM parts and develop local supplier base where possible. Maintain buffer stock of essential items to avoid downtime due to logistics delays. 6. Safety & Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with local electrical codes, safety norms, and international standards. Conduct periodic inspections, risk assessments, and internal audits. Lead training on electrical safety, lockout-tagout (LOTO), and emergency protocols. 7. Manpower Management Lead a multicultural team of engineers and technicians, including training and upskilling of local workforce. Foster a safety-first and reliability-focused culture within the maintenance team. Develop local leadership to reduce expat dependency over time. 8. Project & Expansion Support Lead electrical and automation scope in new installations, capacity expansions, or upgrades. Handle commissioning and stabilization of new equipment. Desired Skills & Experience: Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering Experience: 1520 years, with at least 5 years in a steel plant and 23 years in Africa or developing markets Technical Exposure: Expertise in HT/LT systems, transformers, drives, motors, DGs, and load distribution Sound knowledge of automation platforms (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Rockwell) Practical experience in steel plant operations: Furnace, AOD, CCM, Mills Other Requirements: Strong planning and execution skills under constrained infrastructure Ability to adapt to cross-cultural environments Salary Net Savings of around INR 1.60 lacs INR 1.80 lacs pm + Food + Accommodation + Transport + Other Expat Benefits

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