Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Chemical Industry

People Alliance Workforce

Bharuch District, Dahej, Ankleshwar

On-site

INR 450,000 - 750,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

People Alliance Workforce is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a chemical plant in Gujarat. You will plan and execute preventive, breakdown, and corrective maintenance on reactors, pumps, boilers, heat exchangers, and other plant utilities to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role requires fast problem solving, electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting, strict adherence to EHS and safety norms, upkeep of TPM/CMMS records, spare parts planning, and coordination with

Qualifications

Diploma/BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering.
Experience in chemical/process industries preferred.
Knowledge of TPM/CMMS and safety standards a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for plant equipment (reactors, pumps, boilers, heat exchangers, etc.).
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
Maintain safety and compliance with EHS, MSDS, HAZOP, PTW, LOTO, and Factory Act requirements.
Coordinate with contractors during shutdowns and plant modifications; manage spare parts inventory.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety

Root Cause Analysis

Vendor management

TPM / SAP PM

Education

Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Chemical Company

Department

Engineering / Maintenance

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Job Purpose

To ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of plant equipment and utilities by planning and executing preventive, breakdown, and corrective maintenance in compliance with safety, statutory, and quality standards of the chemical industry.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Operations

Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for plant equipment such as reactors, distillation columns, agitators, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, boilers, chillers, and utilities.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
Ensure maximum equipment uptime and process reliability.
Coordinate maintenance activities during shutdowns, turnarounds, and plant modifications.

Safety & Compliance

Strict adherence to EHS, MSDS, HAZOP, PTW (Permit to Work), LOTO, and statutory safety guidelines.
Ensure maintenance activities comply with Factory Act, PESO, pollution control norms, and internal safety standards.
Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

Planning & Documentation

Prepare and maintain maintenance schedules, checklists, SOPs, and maintenance logs.
Manage breakdown reports, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action plans.
Maintain spare parts inventory and coordinate with purchase/stores for critical spares.

Utilities & Energy Management

Monitor and maintain utilities such as boilers, compressors, cooling towers, HVAC, DG sets, ETP/STP.
Support energy conservation initiatives and cost optimization projects.

Vendor & Team Coordination

Coordinate with external contractors and OEMs for AMC, major repairs, and installations.
Supervise technicians and ensure safe work practices on shop floor.
Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to maintenance staff.

Key Skills & Competencies