Asset Optimization Head

Key Responsibilities:

1. Asset Management:

• Develop and implement comprehensive asset management strategies and programs.
• Ensure the effective maintenance and utilization of plant assets to achieve optimal performance and longevity.
• Carry out online/offline condition monitoring of critical equipment (vibrations, temperature, lubrication, wear).
• Monitor vendor performance KPIs (quality, response time, cost, service reliability).
• Training & Development, Awareness sessions.

2. Lean Strategies:

• Identify opportunities for improving asset performance and efficiency.
• Implement optimization projects and initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.

3. Reliability Engineering:

• Apply reliability engineering principles to improve equipment reliability and availability.
• Conduct root cause analysis and failure mode effect analysis (FMEA) to address recurring issues and prevent equipment failures.

4. Maintenance Management:

• Oversee the development and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensure alignment between condition-based maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules.

5. Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyse performance data and metrics to monitor asset health and identify trends.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on asset performance, optimization efforts, and improvement outcomes.

6. Continuous Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on asset performance and operational efficiency.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance plant reliability and productivity.

7. Budget and Resource Management:

• Develop and manage budgets for asset management and optimization projects.
• Allocate resources effectively to ensure the successful execution of optimization initiatives.

8. Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and maintenance, to achieve asset optimization goals.
• Liaise with external vendors, contractors, and consultants to leverage expertise and resources.

9. Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety and reliability within the plant.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or certification in asset management is a plus.

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in asset management, reliability engineering, or maintenance management in a heavy industrial environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of asset management principles, Six Sigma, reliability engineering, and maintenance best practices.

• Proficiency in using asset management and maintenance management software (e.g., CMMS, EAM).

• Experience with data analysis tools and techniques for monitoring and optimizing asset performance.