Maintenance Manager

Company Description

Harsco Corporation is a market-leading, global provider of environmental solutions for industrial, retail and medical waste streams, and innovative equipment and technology for the rail sector. We have an unrivalled breadth of experience across the globe and an impressive reputation stretching back more than a century. Based in Camp Hill, PA, with more than 13,000 employees and the company operates in more than 30 countries.

About Harsco Environmental

Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Plan, schedule, and supervise preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Ensure availability and reliability of critical equipment (e.g., rolling mills, furnaces, conveyors, cranes, compressors).
• Implement condition monitoring systems (vibration analysis, thermography, etc.)

2. Equipment Reliability & Performance

• Improve equipment uptime and reduce failure rates.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) of major breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and track KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, and equipment availability

3. Team Management

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Assign responsibilities and monitor performance.
• Provide technical guidance and conduct training programs.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to safety standards, SOPs, and statutory regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and zero-accident workplace.
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments.

5. Cost Control & Budgeting

• Prepare and manage maintenance budgets.
• Optimize maintenance costs without compromising reliability.
• Monitor inventory and ensure availability of spares.

6. Shutdown Management

• Plan and execute annual/quarterly plant shutdowns.
• Coordinate with production, electrical, and other departments.
• Ensure timely completion within budget.

7. Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage external vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Evaluate vendor performance and control service quality.
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements.

8. Continuous Improvement

• Implement TPM, Lean, 5S, and other improvement initiatives.
• Drive digitalization and automation in maintenance processes.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Spares optimization (slow/non-moving reduction)

Qualifications

Qualifications

1. B.E / B.Tech – Mechanical / Electrical

2.15–18 years in steel / mining / cement / power industries

Additional Information

Competencies Required

1. Strong problem-solving & RCA skills
2. Expertise in fixed plant maintenance
3. Hands-on exposure to fabrication, welding, and industrial systems
4. Strong leadership and decision-making ability
5. Data-driven approach (MTBF, MTTR, OEE)