Preferred Skills and Qualifications • Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or related field • Minimum 20 years of industrial experience • Foundry and Steel Arch Furnace experience is preferred • Sound understanding of Vendors supplying materials for plant maintenance • Very well versed with plant operations • Good understanding of health and safety regulations Required Skills and Qualifications • Proven experience as maintenance manager or similar role • Experience in planning maintenance operations • Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment • Excellent time management and organizational skills • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities • Leadership and team-building skills Duties & Responsibilities • Direct and oversee all aspects of the Maintenance department, including but not limited to: budgeting, scheduling, training, and employee development • Ensure that all maintenance activities are carried out in a safe, efficient, and effective manner • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, contractors, and regulatory agencies • Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates, ensuring that all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner • Monitor and evaluate the performance of subordinates, taking corrective action as necessary • Investigate complaints and incidents, taking appropriate action to resolve issues • Prepare and submit reports to upper management as required • Stay abreast of new developments in the field of maintenance and make recommendations for improvements to management • Manage the departmental budget, ensuring that all expenditures are within allocated limits • Negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers