Maintenance Specialist

IF1860 GE Power Conversion India Private Limited; Kanchipuram; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova in India is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to ensure the operational integrity of plant maintenance infrastructure, focusing on electrical and mechanical assets, preventive and predictive maintenance, and safety compliance.

You will lead lubrication programs, manage spare parts, monitor MTBF/MTTR, support fabrication and Kaizen projects, and drive cost reduction with Poka-Yoke opportunities. BE/B.Tech with 6–8 years in industrial maintenance required.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.
• AutoCAD is an added advantage for mechanical layouts and modifications.
• Experience with welding and fabrication tasks; familiarity with ISO maintenance documentation.
• Competency in RCA and implementing preventive strategies; safety-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform PM, PdM, and breakdown maintenance for manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Repair complex mechanical systems including hydraulic, pneumatic, and compressor systems.
• Drive gearboxes, motors, pumps, valves and associated equipment.
• Oversee lubrication programs and lubrication management.
• Ensure availability of material handling equipment (forklifts, reach stackers, etc.).
• Conduct RCA on mechanical failures and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Support fabrication, welding, structural modifications, and mechanical improvement projects.
• Lead Kaizen initiatives focusing on Poka-Yoke, cost reduction, and process optimization.
• Monitor KPIs: MTBF, MTTR, PM Compliance; manage critical spare parts inventory.
• Maintain ISO documentation and daily maintenance check-sheets; ensure safety permits compliance.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Rotating equipment

Root Cause Analysis

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor of Engineering / B.Tech

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for the operational integrity, reliability, and performance of the plant maintenance infrastructure. This role focuses on maintaining machinery, utility systems, and material handling equipment, while driving mechanical and electrical improvement projects and ensuring the safety and efficiency of all mechanical and electrical assets.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Perform Preventive (PM), Predictive (PdM), and Breakdown maintenance for manufacturing and facility equipment.


• Manage and repair complex mechanical systems, including Fluid Power: Hydraulic, pneumatic, and compressor system.


• Drive Systems: Gearboxes, motors, pumps, and valves and associated equipment.


• Lubrication: Implement and oversee comprehensive lubrication management programs.


• Ensure availability and reliability of material handling equipment, such as forklifts, reach stackers, power pushers, hydraulic lifters, and trolleys.


• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on mechanical failures and implement long-term corrective actions.


• Support fabrication, welding, structural modifications, and mechanical improvement projects based on plant requirements.


• Lead Kaizen initiatives, specifically focusing on Poka-Yoke (error-proofing), cost reduction, and mechanical process optimization.


• Monitor critical mechanical KPIs, including MTBF, MTTR, and PM Compliance.


• Manage critical spare parts inventory to ensure the availability of essential mechanical components.


• Maintain accurate ISO documentation and daily maintenance check-sheets.


• Ensure full compliance with safety permits and machine safety standards for all mechanical tasks.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering / B.Tech with Extensive hands-on experience of 6 to 8 Years in Electrical and mechanical maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing setting.


• Strong technical proficiency in hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.


• Knowledge on AutoCAD is added advantage.


• Demonstrated ability to perform and knowledge on welding and fabrication tasks.


• Competency in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing preventive strategies.


• Strong understanding of safety protocols related to mechanical work and permit-to-work systems.


• Experience in managing spare parts and maintenance documentation (ISO standards).

Desired Characteristics

• Strong Communicator: Clearly conveys information, both written and verbal, and maintains effective communication with team members and stakeholders.


• Safety-Conscious: Prioritizes safety in all aspects of work, adhering to EHS guidelines and promoting a safe work environment.


• Team Player: Works effectively within a team, collaborating with colleagues and contributing to a positive and productive work environment.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different… we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, \"GE,\" in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. \"Ver\" / \"verde\" signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. \"Nova,\" from the Latin \"novus,\" nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com