Mechanical Engineer

Vaaman Engineers; Chittorgarh; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaaman Engineers invites an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our maintenance team for Roaster and Leaching operations. You will ensure reliable operation, plan and execute preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance, and handle critical equipment like kilns, roasters, conveyors, pumps, blowers and slurry handling systems.

You will identify recurring failures, implement RCA, supervise shutdowns and commissioning, coordinate with Operations, Electrical, Instrumentation and Process

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on knowledge of Roaster and Leaching plant mechanical equipment.
• Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, rotating equipment, slurry handling and material conveying systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, maintenance planning and team-handling skills.
• Experience in zinc smelter / non-ferrous metallurgical plant will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable operation, maintenance and upkeep of mechanical equipment in Roaster and Leaching areas.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Handle critical equipment such as kilns/roasters, conveyors, pumps, blowers, compressors, agitators, slurry handling systems, filter presses, tanks and related mechanical systems.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and implement RCA, corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with Operations, Electrical, Instrumentation and Process teams for smooth plant operation.
• Prepare maintenance plans, equipment history, spares requirements and shutdown schedules.
• Supervise shutdown, major maintenance and equipment commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures, PTW, LOTO, 5S and QMS requirements.
• Manage contractors and manpower during maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement reliability improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
• Maintain proper documentation, maintenance records and KPI/MIS related to mechanical maintenance.

Skills

Roaster equipment

Leaching equipment

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Rotating equipment

Slurry handling

Material conveying

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Team management

Education

B.Tech/B.E. Mechanical Engineer

Job description

• Ensure reliable operation, maintenance and upkeep of mechanical equipment in Roaster and Leaching areas.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Handle critical equipment such as kilns/roasters, conveyors, pumps, blowers, compressors, agitators, slurry handling systems, filter presses, tanks and related mechanical systems.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and implement RCA, corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with Operations, Electrical, Instrumentation and Process teams for smooth plant operation.
• Prepare maintenance plans, equipment history, spares requirements and shutdown schedules.
• Supervise shutdown, major maintenance and equipment commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures, PTW, LOTO, 5S and QMS requirements.
• Manage contractors and manpower during maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement reliability improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
• Maintain proper documentation, maintenance records and KPI/MIS related to mechanical maintenance.

Desired Skills

• Strong hands-on knowledge of Roaster and Leaching plant mechanical equipment.
• Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, rotating equipment, slurry handling and material conveying systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, maintenance planning and team-handling skills.
• Experience in zinc smelter / non-ferrous metallurgical plant will be preferred.

Preferred Profile

B.Tech/B.E. Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably having major exposure to Roaster and Leaching operations in a Zinc Smelter or Pyro Smelter.