Manager - Maintenance

Kandla, India
Job Reference JR0087570
Professional Areas Industry
Function Operations, Engineering and Maintenance
Contract Type Permanent
Years of Work Experience 5 - 8
Start date 2025-08-31

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

  • Overall responsibility of Maintenance (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil) & Utility (Boiler, R.O etc.), Management of manpower for Maintenance & Utility Department.
  • Responsible of Preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance plans and best practices gap analysis and implementation, efficient and safe boiler operation, planned shutdowns.
  • Responsible for problem solving using Root Cause Analysis, FEAM and other maintenance tools, all Improvement / Capex projects – Budget & exécution.
  • Preparing and implementing schedule for maintenance activity of various machines, equipment in plant, and Achieve target of Zero Maintenance / Break Down and minimize possibility of Plant Shut Down, Planning and execution of Preventive & Predictive Maintenance. Annual shutdown planning and execution with tight timelines.
  • Planning & execution of Fabrication & Modification work, provide long term solutions for smooth, safe and continuous operation of plant and taking actions to control /minimize downtime of plant and utilities due to breakdowns, leakages, troubleshooting etc. Daily report checking and problem solving.
  • Ensuring smooth and safe operation of Boilers & R.O., Providing technical guidelines and technical knowledge to the Maintenance & Utility Team.
  • Liaison with Boiler Inspectorate & Water Supply Department and related compliances. coordinating Government inspection of the same. responsible for all applicable statutory compliances w.r.t Boiler, Water Supply Department-GWIL, Electrical Department and liaison for the same.
  • Monitoring sufficient supply of water by G.W.I.L through Narmada pipeline and also supply from R.O. to Process Plant for necessary Process and Operations and attend any kind of problems related to Leakage, breakdown or insufficient supply.
  • Preparing MIS report as per requirement, any other work assigned from time to time based on business requirement, any other projects assigned from time to time, ensuring proper implementation of SOP during Maintenance activity.
  • Ensuring strict implementation of safety. To understand global SHE requirement and follow the global guidelines, to guide/train the people and ensure implementation of SHE system, to provide active support to SHE Management system implementation for critical items work permit system, Accident /incident reporting, safety training etc. Provide support to organization to meet SHE target.
  • M.Tech / B.Tech / B.E or Diploma-Mechanical / Electrical Engineering with relevant work experience.
  • 12-15 years of relevant work experience in the capacity of Dy. Manager/ Manager-Maintenance & Utility.
  • Work experience in MNC is an advantage.
  • Plant Maintenance, Utility (Boiler, R.O etc.), Projects Team Management.
  • Knowledge about various pumps, valves, machines, rotary equipment, Motors, R.O Plant, Boiler, Thermosyphon etc

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

  • A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
  • Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
  • Certified Great Place to Work
Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.


Job Description
  • Overall responsibility of Maintenance (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil) & Utility (Boiler, R.O etc.), Management of manpower for Maintenance & Utility Department.
  • Responsible of Preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance plans and best practices gap analysis and implementation, efficient and safe boiler operation, planned shutdowns.
  • Responsible for problem solving using Root Cause Analysis, FEAM and other maintenance tools, all Improvement / Capex projects – Budget & exécution.
  • Preparing and implementing schedule for maintenance activity of various machines, equipment in plant, and Achieve target of Zero Maintenance / Break Down and minimize possibility of Plant Shut Down, Planning and execution of Preventive & Predictive Maintenance. Annual shutdown planning and execution with tight timelines.
  • Planning & execution of Fabrication & Modification work, provide long term solutions for smooth, safe and continuous operation of plant and taking actions to control /minimize downtime of plant and utilities due to breakdowns, leakages, troubleshooting etc. Daily report checking and problem solving.
  • Ensuring smooth and safe operation of Boilers & R.O., Providing technical guidelines and technical knowledge to the Maintenance & Utility Team.
  • Liaison with Boiler Inspectorate & Water Supply Department and related compliances. coordinating Government inspection of the same. responsible for all applicable statutory compliances w.r.t Boiler, Water Supply Department-GWIL, Electrical Department and liaison for the same.
  • Monitoring sufficient supply of water by G.W.I.L through Narmada pipeline and also supply from R.O. to Process Plant for necessary Process and Operations and attend any kind of problems related to Leakage, breakdown or insufficient supply.
  • Preparing MIS report as per requirement, any other work assigned from time to time based on business requirement, any other projects assigned from time to time, ensuring proper implementation of SOP during Maintenance activity.
  • Ensuring strict implementation of safety. To understand global SHE requirement and follow the global guidelines, to guide/train the people and ensure implementation of SHE system, to provide active support to SHE Management system implementation for critical items work permit system, Accident /incident reporting, safety training etc. Provide support to organization to meet SHE target.

Experience
  • M.Tech / B.Tech / B.E or Diploma-Mechanical / Electrical Engineering with relevant work experience.
  • 12-15 years of relevant work experience in the capacity of Dy. Manager/ Manager-Maintenance & Utility.
  • Work experience in MNC is an advantage.

Additional Information
  • Plant Maintenance, Utility (Boiler, R.O etc.), Projects Team Management.
  • Knowledge about various pumps, valves, machines, rotary equipment, Motors, R.O Plant, Boiler, Thermosyphon etc

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

  • A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
  • Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
  • Certified Great Place to Work