Executive – Mechanical (Shift Maintenance)

Silox India Pvt Ltd; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Silox India Pvt Ltd is seeking an Executive – Mechanical (Shift Maintenance) to ensure reliable operation of plant equipment by performing preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance during shifts.

You will monitor pumps, compressors, reactors, and utilities, troubleshoot faults, manage spares, and ensure adherence to safety and statutory standards in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in chemical plant maintenance.
• Knowledge of ISO, RC, DSS and PSM standards.
• Spare parts planning and maintenance documentation.
• Maintenance of pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, reactors and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance to maximize equipment availability.
• Troubleshoot plant equipment failures and restore operations with minimal downtime.
• Allocate and supervise shift manpower to complete maintenance on time.
• Coordinate with operations to prioritise activities and avoid losses.
• Monitor mechanical equipment performance and implement improvements.
• Plan availability of critical spares and maintain maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, ISO, RC, DSS, and PSM; promote safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Shift coordination

Safety compliance

Equipment reliability

Education

BE/BTech Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Executive – Mechanical (Shift Maintenance)

Job Purpose

To ensure reliable and safe operation of plant equipment by executing preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities during shifts, optimizing equipment performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and statutory standards in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Organizational Chart

Principal Accountabilities

1. Maintenance Execution

• Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment availability and reliability.
• Troubleshoot plant equipment failures to restore normal operations with minimal downtime.

2. Shift Operations & Manpower Management

• Allocate and supervise manpower during shifts to ensure timely completion of maintenance jobs.
• Coordinate with operations team to prioritize maintenance activities and avoid production losses.

3. Equipment Reliability & Performance

• Monitor performance of mechanical equipment (pumps, compressors, reactors, utilities, etc.) to ensure efficient functioning.
• Implement corrective actions and improvements to enhance equipment life and performance.

4. Spares & Maintenance Planning

• Plan and ensure availability of critical spares to avoid maintenance delays.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and spares consumption to support planning and audits.

5. Compliance, Safety & Housekeeping

• Ensure compliance with SOPs, ISO, Responsible Care (RC), DSS, and PSM standards to maintain statutory and safety requirements.
• Follow and enforce safety practices and good housekeeping to maintain a safe working environment.
• Handling breakdowns during critical production hours.
• Managing maintenance in continuous/batch chemical plant operations.
• Ensuring safety compliance under high-risk operating conditions.

Decisions

• Shift-wise manpower allocation for maintenance tasks.
• Prioritization of breakdown vs. preventive maintenance jobs.

Interactions

Internal Clients

• Production / Operations Team
• Electrical & Instrumentation Team
• Safety Department

External Clients

• Vendors and service engineers
• Contractors and maintenance service providers
• Problem Solving - Ability to diagnose equipment issues and take timely corrective action.
• Execution Excellence - Ability to handle maintenance activities efficiently during shifts.
• Team Coordination - Ability to manage technicians and collaborate across departments.

Dimension Skills

Financial Dimensions

• Impact on plant downtime and maintenance cost control
• Efficient utilization of spares and maintenance resources

Other Dimensions

• Total Team Size: Shift-based team (technicians & contract manpower)
• Number of Direct Reports: 3–8 (shift-based)
• Number of Outsourced Employees: As applicable

Knowledge

Educational Qualifications

Minimum Qualification: B.E. / B. Tech. – Mechanical Engineering

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance of chemical plants (batch or continuous process)

• Maintenance of pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, reactors, utilities, etc.
• Troubleshooting of rotating and static equipment
• Knowledge of ISO, Responsible Care (RC), DSS, PSM standards
• Spare parts planning and maintenance documentation