Mechanical Engineer

Vaaman Engineers; Kalahandi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaaman Engineers (I) Ltd. is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer – Maintenance for its client site in Lanjigarh, Odisha.

The role focuses on maintenance of rotating and static equipment in an alumina refinery environment, with emphasis on reliability, preventive, and breakdown maintenance. The ideal candidate has 5–12 years of experience in mechanical maintenance roles within heavy industries such as alumina refineries, steel plants, or power plants.

Qualifications

• Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-12 years of relevant experience preferred in heavy industries.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability, reliability, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns and ensure timely restoration of equipment.
• Carry out maintenance of rotating, static, and material handling equipment.
• Monitor equipment condition and identify potential failures through inspection and preventive maintenance.
• Analyse recurring failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Rotating Equipment Maintenance

Pumps & Compressors

Conveyor Maintenance

Ball Mill Maintenance

Heat Exchanger Maintenance

Valve Maintenance

RCA & CAPA

Shutdown Maintenance

SAP PM

Maintenance Planning

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Diploma Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Mechanical Engineer Maintenance | Alumina Refinery

Company: Vaaman Engineers (I) Ltd.
Industry Type: Metals & Mining
Industry: Alumina Refinery / Aluminium Manufacturing
Job Location: Lanjigarh, Odisha
Department: Mechanical Maintenance
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Experience: 5 - 12 Years
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

About Vaaman Engineers (I) Ltd.

Vaaman Engineers (I) Ltd. is an O&M services provider to major metal manufacturing companies, delivering operations and maintenance services across large-scale industrial and process plants.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer – Maintenance for our client site at Lanjigarh, Odisha.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands‑on experience in mechanical maintenance, rotating equipment, static equipment, material handling systems, preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, and reliability improvement in an Alumina Refinery or other process/heavy industries.

Qualification & Experience

• B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Diploma – Mechanical Engineering: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Candidates with experience in Alumina Refinery, Steel Plant, Power Plant, Cement Plant, Fertilizer Plant, RMHS, or similar process industries will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability, reliability, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns and ensure timely restoration of equipment.
• Carry out maintenance of rotating, static, and material handling equipment.
• Monitor equipment condition and identify potential failures through inspection and preventive maintenance.
• Analyse recurring failures and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for major and repetitive equipment failures.
• Coordinate with Operations, Electrical, Instrumentation, and other maintenance teams for smooth plant operation.
• Support shutdown planning, execution, and post-shutdown review.
• Ensure timely completion of PM schedules, work orders, maintenance checklists, and pending jobs.
• Supervise technicians, fitters, contractors, and maintenance teams.
• Monitor maintenance backlog, equipment downtime, PM compliance, and reliability KPIs.
• Ensure availability and proper utilization of critical mechanical spares.
• Maintain equipment history, maintenance records, inspection reports, and daily/monthly maintenance reports.
• Ensure compliance with SOP, SMP, PTW, LOTO, PPE, and plant safety procedures.
• Participate in reliability improvement, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Equipment Exposure

Strong hands‑on exposure in maintenance of:

Pumps | Compressors | Agitators | Conveyors | Ball Mills | Heat Exchangers | ID Fans | FD Fans | Blowers | Valves | Rotating Equipment | Static Equipment | Material Handling Systems

Key Skills Required

• Mechanical Maintenance
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• Breakdown Maintenance
• Rotating Equipment Maintenance
• Pumps & Compressors
• Conveyor Maintenance
• Ball Mill Maintenance
• ID / FD Fan Maintenance
• Blowers & Agitators
• Heat Exchanger Maintenance
• Valve Maintenance
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Equipment Reliability
• RCA & CAPA
• Maintenance Planning
• Shutdown Maintenance
• SAP PM
• PTW & LOTO
• Industrial Safety
• Team & Contractor Management

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• B.E. / B.Tech: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Diploma: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Alumina Refinery / Aluminium / Steel / Power / Cement / Fertilizer / RMHS / Process Industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of rotating, static, and material handling equipment.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and breakdown maintenance practices.
• Good communication, coordination, and team-handling skills.
• Safety-conscious with a strong focus on equipment reliability and operational excellence.
• Willingness to work in a plant / shift-based environment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a large-scale industrial / alumina refinery environment.
• Exposure to critical process and mechanical equipment.
• Opportunity to work with experienced O&M and maintenance teams.
• Growth opportunities in plant maintenance, reliability, and asset management.