Maintenance Engineer

Mipalloy; Sriperumbudur; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Mipalloy is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to oversee electrical, mechanical, and civil maintenance activities at its Sriperumbudur plant. The role requires hands-on supervision of a maintenance team, ensuring reliability of power systems, machinery, and facility infrastructure.

You will manage preventive and breakdown maintenance, ensure compliance with safety standards, and coordinate with external vendors for minor civil works and expansions. The position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Electrical C-License issued by the state licensing board.
• Minimum 3–6 years of core maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant or mechanical engineering factory.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Infrastructure Maintenance: operate, monitor, and maintain high/low voltage systems including 2000 KVA transformers and HT/LT switchgears.
• Mechanical Maintenance: preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for CNC machines, overhead cranes, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, compressors.
• Civil & General Maintenance: oversee minor civil works, floor maintenance, drainage systems; coordinate with external contractors.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Education

Bachelor/Diploma in Electrical Engineering or EEE

Electrical C-License

Job description

Job Description: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Sriperumbudur
Department: Maintenance
Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Infrastructure Maintenance

• Power Distribution: Operate, monitor, and maintain high-voltage and low-voltage systems, including 2000 KVA Transformers and HT/LT switchgears.
• Backup Power: Oversee the breakdown and preventive maintenance of 500 KVA DG sets to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
• Control Systems: Manage, troubleshoot, and calibrate synchronizing panels, AMF panels, APFC panels, and PLC-based control systems.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure complete compliance with statutory electrical safety regulations and maintain all mandatory logs and registers.

Mechanical Maintenance

• Factory Machinery: Implement preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for mechanical engineering factory equipment (e.g., CNC machines, overhead cranes, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, compressors).
• Utility Systems: Maintain utility piping, pumps, cooling towers, and ventilation systems.

Civil & General Maintenance

• Facility Upkeep: Oversee minor civil works, structural repairs, floor maintenance, and drainage systems within the factory premises.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with external civil and mechanical contractors for factory expansions or modifications.

Team Leadership & Operations

• Team Supervision: Lead, train, and schedule shift rosters for a team of maintenance technicians and electricians.
• Inventory Control: Maintain optimal stock levels of critical engineering spares, consumable parts, and tools.

Qualifications and Skills

Education & Certification

• Degree/Diploma: Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE).
• Mandatory Licensing: Must possess a valid, active Electrical C-License issued by the state licensing board.

Experience

Minimum 3–6 years of core maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant or mechanical engineering factory. Direct hands‑on experience handling high‑capacity utilities (2000 KVA HT transformers and 500 KVA DG synchronization).

Technical Competencies

• Deep knowledge of electrical drawings, SLDs (Single Line Diagrams), and mechanical schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in both electrical automation and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in implementation of safety protocols, Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), and OHSAS standards.