Head Plant Engineering Maintenenace and Automation (Coimbatore South)

Head Plant Engineering, Maintenance & Automation Role Overview The role is responsible for end-to-end leadership of plant engineering, utilities, maintenance, and automation for large-scale, highly automated manufacturing facilities. This position drives plant setup, operational excellence, cost optimization, equipment reliability, digital factory initiatives, and safety compliance across manufacturing operations such as BESS, EV, and automotive plants. The role requires solid cross-functional leadership, deep technical expertise in utilities and automation, and a strategic mindset to scale operations from project phase to stable, high-performance manufacturing. Key Responsibilities Plant Engineering & Infrastructure - Lead greenfield and brownfield plant setup, including utilities, infrastructure, and automation systems. - Ensure readiness of critical utilities such as power distribution (HT/LT), HVAC, compressed air, cooling systems, water treatment, and BMS. - Drive statutory compliance, approvals, and EHS adherence for all plant infrastructure. - Support smooth transition from project execution to steady-state plant operations. Automation & Smart Factory - Define and execute automation strategy for manufacturing lines, logistics, and utilities. - Lead deployment of AGVs, ASRS, MES-integrated systems, IoT solutions, and smart factory initiatives. - Oversee controls integration and equipment selection aligned with process, capacity, and scalability requirements. - Improve productivity, traceability, and energy efficiency through digital and data-driven systems. Maintenance & Reliability Engineering - Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies. - Improve equipment reliability, uptime, MTBF, and MTTR across highly automated lines. - Reduce unplanned downtime through structured RCA, TPM, and reliability improvement programs. - Build in-house technical expertise to reduce OEM dependency. Operations Excellence & Conti .