Maintenance Planning and Operational Excellence Manager

Manager- MTP&OE (MTP- Planning) Responsibilities Maintenance Planning & Reliability Develop and monitor preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance plans for plant equipment. Analyze equipment failures and identify reliability improvement opportunities. Monitor key maintenance KPIs such as equipment availability, reliability, MTBF, and MTTR. Support root cause analysis (RCA) and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Operational Excellence Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, and cost optimization. Implement best maintenance and operational practices across plant systems. Monitor performance trends and recommend improvement measures for plant operations. Facilitate implementation of operational excellence tools and methodologies. Technical Support Provide technical guidance for troubleshooting critical plant equipment issues. Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, and OEMs for technical resolutions. Review technical specifications, maintenance procedures, and engineering documents. Support modernization, renovation, and improvement projects. Planning & Coordination Prepare annual maintenance plans, shutdown schedules, and resource requirements. Monitor execution of planned maintenance activities and ensure timely completion. Coordinate with various departments to optimize plant availability and performance. Track maintenance costs and identify opportunities for budget optimization. Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with HSE standards, statutory regulations, and company policies. Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews. Promote a strong safety culture within the department. Reporting & Documentation Prepare MIS reports, maintenance dashboards, and performance reviews. Maintain maintenance records, technical reports, and equipment history data. Present performance analysis and improvement recommendations to management. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering. 8-12 years of relevant experience in power plant maintenance, reliability, technical services, or operational excellence. Experience in thermal power plant operations and maintenance activities. Strong knowledge of maintenance planning systems, reliability engineering, and RCA methodologies. Exposure to SAP PM and maintenance management systems. Good analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.