Maintenance Manager (EV- Fleet)

Role & responsibilities

Role Purpose

Lead the maintenance function for a large-scale EV bus fleet across India, ensuring maximum fleet availability, operational reliability, and cost efficiency. Responsible for national depot operations, maintenance strategy, OEM governance, battery health management and TCO optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Depot setup and operations, maintenance strategy, OEM & AMC governance, vendor and spare parts management, battery health monitoring, budget and cost control.

KPIs

Fleet Availability, Fleet Rollout Achievement, Breakdown Frequency, MTBF, VOR Hours, Maintenance Cost per Km, OEM SLA Compliance, Battery SOH and kWh/km Efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

BE/BTech/Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Automobile Engineering. 10+ years in fleet maintenance with 4+ years in EV bus/truck operations. Experience managing fleets of 100+ EV buses preferred.

Technical Competencies

EV Powertrain, High Voltage Batteries, Charging Infrastructure, Depot Operations, RCA, CMMS, MIS Analytics, Vendor Management.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Planning, Multi-location Team Management, OEM Relationship Management, Negotiation Skills, Data-driven Decision Making.