Technical Consultant Industrial Operations & Engineering Advisory

About KPMG in India

KPMG in India is a leading professional services firm providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services across industries. Our Advisory practice partners with clients to drive operational transformation, performance improvement, operational due diligence, asset optimization, and strategic decision-making across asset-intensive sectors including Manufacturing, Metals & Mining, Energy, Infrastructure, Utilities, and Oil & Gas.

Role Overview

We are seeking highly motivated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering professionals with strong experience in industrial operations, maintenance, engineering, asset management, and performance improvement initiatives. The candidate will support consulting engagements involving technical reviews, operational assessments, reliability improvement, capital project evaluation, and operational excellence programs for clients across asset-intensive industries.

The role requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills, and client-facing consulting experience to deliver actionable recommendations that improve operational performance, reliability, cost efficiency, and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Technical Assessments

• Conduct operational diagnostics, performance reviews, and technical assessments of industrial facilities and operations.
• Evaluate plant operations, maintenance processes, and engineering practices to identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform technical due diligence and operational risk assessments for transactions, investments, and strategic projects.
• Benchmark operational performance against industry best practices and peer organizations.

Reliability & Asset Management

• Assess asset management frameworks, maintenance strategies, and reliability programs.
• Review equipment performance, utilization, maintenance effectiveness, and lifecycle management practices.
• Identify reliability improvement opportunities and recommend preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance approaches.
• Support asset integrity and risk-based maintenance assessments.

Capital Projects & Engineering Reviews

• Evaluate capital project execution, project controls, governance, scheduling, and cost management practices.
• Review construction management processes and project delivery performance.
• Assess project risks, contract management approaches, and project assurance mechanisms.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

• Support productivity enhancement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Analyze production processes, bottlenecks, and efficiency drivers.
• Develop recommendations to optimize throughput, reduce waste, and improve resource utilization.
• Conduct cost optimization assessments and identify sustainable savings opportunities.

Maintenance & Shutdown Management

• Review maintenance planning and scheduling processes.
• Evaluate shutdown, turnaround, and outage management practices.
• Assess work management systems, spare parts management, and maintenance governance frameworks.
• Recommend approaches to improve equipment availability and plant reliability.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Conduct HSE compliance reviews and operational risk assessments.
• Evaluate safety management systems, engineering controls, and operational risk mitigation measures.
• Support implementation of industry-leading HSE practices and governance frameworks.

Client Advisory & Delivery

• Prepare reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Participate in stakeholder interviews, workshops, and management discussions.
• Translate technical findings into strategic and actionable business recommendations.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following sectors will be preferred:

• Metals & Mining
• Manufacturing
• Energy & Utilities
• Oil & Gas
• Chemicals & Process Industries
• Infrastructure & Industrial Projects
• Heavy Engineering and Industrial Services

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's degree (MBA/PGDM) is an added advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications in Reliability, Asset Management, Maintenance, Project Management, Lean, Six Sigma, or related domains are desirable.

Technical Skills

• Plant operations and maintenance
• Reliability engineering and asset management
• Equipment performance analysis
• Maintenance planning and scheduling
• Shutdown and turnaround management
• Operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Capital project review and project controls
• Production efficiency and cost optimization
• HSE management systems
• Technical due diligence and operational risk assessment

Consulting & Analytical Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Experience conducting operational audits and assessments
• Data-driven decision-making and root cause analysis
• Financial and operational performance analysis
• Report writing and executive presentation skills
• Stakeholder management and client engagement

Tools & Platforms

• SAP PM / EAM
• Maximo
• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• Power BI
• Advanced Excel
• Reliability and maintenance analytics tools

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience in consulting, advisory, operational excellence, technical due diligence, asset management consulting, or engineering advisory assignments.
• Demonstrated capability in conducting technical, operational, reliability, or performance improvement assessments.
• Strong understanding of industrial operations and engineering processes in asset-intensive environments.
• Ability to travel to client sites and industrial facilities as required.

Why Join KPMG

• Opportunity to work on complex and high-impact engagements across leading industrial sectors.
• Exposure to strategic advisory, operational transformation, and performance improvement projects.
• Collaborative learning environment with industry experts and consulting leaders.
• Accelerated career growth within one of the world's leading professional services organizations.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and professional excellence.