Lead - Maintenance
Date: 31 Mar 2026
Location: Piparia, India
Company: Sterlite Power Transmission Limited
Position Title
Lead - Maintenance
Purpose of Role
We are seeking a proactive and skilled lead Maintenance to oversee and improve the reliability, efficiency, and safety of production machinery and systems in our metal conductor manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems related to continuous and batch manufacturing processes.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
- Ensure optimal performance of all plant machinery, including wire drawing machines, annealing units, stranding machines, extrusion lines, and related utilities.
- Conduct routine and preventive maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns with minimal production downtime.
- Develop and implement predictive maintenance strategies (using vibration analysis, thermal imaging, etc.).
- Maintain records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and spare parts inventory.
Critical Success Factors - Essential
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent.
6 to 8 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance role within a metal, cable, or wire manufacturing plant.
Strong knowledge of industrial machines such as wire drawing, annealing, stranding, and extrusion.
Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is preferred.
Critical Success Factors - Desirable
- Exposure in metal industry specially in Conductor production.
- Knowledge of Lean Maintenance, TPM, and Six Sigma principles.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
Position Demands
Travel as and when required.
Competencies
About Us
Sterlite Electric is India’s leading integrated power transmission developer and solutions provider, focused on addressing complex challenges in the sector by tackling the key constraints of time, space and capital.
We believe that electricity access transforms societies and delivers long-lasting social impact. Sterlite Power is uniquely positioned to solve the toughest challenges of energy delivery.
We are guided by our core purpose of empowering humanity by addressing the toughest challenges of energy delivery. Our four core values form the pillars of our organization:
- Respect: Every one counts
- Social Impact: We work to improve lives
- Fun: “Thank God it’s Monday!”
- Innovation: A new way today
Sterlite Electric is a leading global developer of power transmission infrastructure with projects of over 10,000 circuit km and 15,000 MVA in India and Brazil. With an industry-leading portfolio of power conductors, EHV cables and OPGW, Sterlite Power also offers solutions for upgrading, uprating and strengthening existing networks. The Company has set new benchmarks in the industry by use of cutting-edge technologies and innovative financing.
For more details, visit: https://www.sterliteelectric.com/