Junior Engineer/Technician - Mechanical

Yara International ASA; Babrala; On-site; INR 4,00,000 - 6,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global agricultural solutions company is seeking a highly skilled Rotary Machine Technician in Babrala, India. The role involves hands-on maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of rotating machinery, ensuring efficient plant operations. Candidates should have a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or ITI qualification with significant relevant experience. Strong attention to safety and the ability to guide junior staff are critical to success in this position. This opportunity comes with a commitment to inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of relevant experience for candidates with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• More than 8 years of relevant experience for candidates with an ITI (Mechanical).
• Exposure to fertilizers, chemicals, or similar heavy process industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and installation of critical rotating machinery.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of rotating equipment.
• Guide junior technicians and apprentices.

Skills

Hands-on capability in disassembly and inspection

Strong mechanical aptitude

Ability to diagnose mechanical faults

Clear communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

ITI (Mechanical)

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

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We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

For over a century, Yara has worked to feed the world and protect the planet, and our mission is to do this in a responsible and sustainable way. Yara delivers solutions for sustainable agriculture and the environment. Their fertilizers and crop nutrition programs help produce the food required for the growing world population. Yara’s industrial products and solutions reduce emissions, improve air quality and support safe and efficient operations.

Founded in Norway in 1905, Yara has a worldwide presence with production and sales and services operations across countries i.e. America, Europe, Africa and Asia, with more than 17,000 employees, sales to 150 countries and sales revenue of more than 14 billion USD. Safety is always the top‑most priority.

Yara Fertilizers India Pvt. Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of Yara International ASA. Yara has supplied fertilizers as well as fertilizer raw materials to the Indian market for over two decades. Yara India has continuously strengthened its footprint in Western and Southern India by providing Crop nutrition solutions with combination of Premium products and Knowledge through unique Farmer centric approach.

Yara’s philosophy is to connect with thousands of farmers at the grass root level and has a strong commitment to serving the agriculture sector in India, thereby improving the livelihood of Indian farmer. To leverage on this and to expand into the northern & eastern geographies of India, Yara acquired Tata Chemicals’ 1.2 MN MT Urea plant in UP, Northern India. With this acquisition Yara India’s scale of operation has grown significantly.

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Rotary Machine Technician to carry out hands‑on maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of critical rotating equipment. The role requires strong field expertise with a focus on ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of complex machinery across plant operations.

• Execute complex mechanical overhauls, preventive maintenance (PM), and corrective maintenance (CM) of rotating equipment in compliance with safety, quality, and OEM standards.
• Perform precision installation, field balancing, and alignment (including laser alignment) of machinery trains in line with engineering specifications.
• Diagnose mechanical faults, analyze equipment failures, and support root cause analysis to recommend effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide technical support during pre‑commissioning, start‑up, commissioning, and post‑maintenance trials of new or overhauled equipment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of maintenance activities, repair findings, spare parts consumption, and equipment performance as per SOPs.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety procedures, including permit‑to‑work systems and Lockout/Tagout/Tryout (LOTOTO), and applicable plant and industry standards.
• Guide and support junior technicians and apprentices through on‑the‑job coaching and practical knowledge sharing.

Technical Expertise, Skills & Other Requirements

• Hands‑on capability in disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of industrial rotating equipment such as steam/gas turbines, centrifugal compressors, pumps, gearboxes, and associated auxiliary systems (lubrication, cooling, sealing).
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply technical manuals, OEM documentation, engineering drawings, and equipment layouts.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and specialized mechanical tools.
• Sound understanding of machinery tolerances, fits, clearances, alignment, and field balancing principles.
• Proven ability to diagnose mechanical faults, analyze equipment failures, and support root cause analysis with practical corrective actions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with high attention to detail and problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to work effectively in industrial environments, including confined spaces, elevated areas, varying temperatures, noise, and rotating machinery zones.
• Clear communication skills and ability to guide junior technicians through on‑the‑job support and knowledge sharing.
• Strong safety orientation with adherence to permit‑to‑work systems, LOTOTO procedures, and plant safety standards.
• Certifications in alignment, rigging, or industrial safety will be an added advantage.

Education & Experience

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institute with more than 5 years of relevant experience
• ITI (Mechanical) from a recognized institute with more than 8 years of relevant experience
• Exposure to fertilizers, chemicals, power, oil & gas, or similar heavy process industries preferred

Apply no later than

January 6, 2026

Knowledge grows through differences

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.