SENIOR FOREMAN

Established in 1953, Shyam Steel Group is one of the leading TMT Bar producers in India, manufacturing TMT Rebar, Billets, Sponge Iron and Ferro Alloys. Shyam Steel has also expanded its business in Construction Solutions, FMCG, Infrastructure, IT & ITeS Solutions etc. Operating with cutting-edge technology in order to meet the stringent requirements of its reputed customers both in India and abroad. Shyam Steel has emerged as a large, growing, competitive and multi-product organization by delivering quality material & service through innovation, excellence, and dedication.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical maintenance of DRI equipment, including rotary kiln, cooler, rotary feeder, conveyors, screens, bucket elevators, fans, blowers, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Allocate work to technicians, fitters, welders, and contract manpower, ensuring timely completion.
• Inspect equipment regularly and identify potential failures to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with production and electrical/instrumentation teams during maintenance shutdowns.
• Ensure proper alignment, lubrication, bearing replacement, coupling maintenance, and equipment overhauls.
• Monitor spare parts consumption and raise material requisitions when required.
• Maintain maintenance records, logbooks, checklists, and daily reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and use of PPE.
• Investigate equipment failures and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Support annual shutdown planning and major equipment overhauls.
• Train and guide technicians on maintenance procedures and safe work practices.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in the maintenance area.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of DRI mechanical equipment and maintenance practices.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of alignment, vibration, lubrication, and condition monitoring.
• Familiarity with welding, fabrication, and rigging practices.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation and reporting.

Educational Qualification

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or ITI (Fitter) with relevant experience.
• Additional certifications in industrial safety or maintenance are an advantage.

Experience

• Typically 5–10 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a DRI, steel, cement, power, or heavy industrial plant, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment availability and reliability.
• Breakdown frequency and mean time to repair (MTTR).
• Preventive maintenance compliance.
• Maintenance cost control.
• Safety performance (zero accidents).
• Shutdown completion within schedule.
• Spare parts management and inventory control.

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