Rotating Equipment Engineer _ O&M Water Treatment

Planodrives Pte. Ltd.; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Planodrives Pte. Ltd. seeks a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to lead the operation, maintenance and reliability of rotating equipment in water and wastewater plants.

You will troubleshoot pumps, blowers, compressors and related machinery on-site and ensure safe, compliant operations. Responsibilities include preventive and predictive maintenance, RCA and CAPA, coordinating repairs and shutdowns, and collaboration with electrical and instrument teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with rotating equipment maintenance is essential.
• Familiarity with CMMS and maintenance planning systems preferred.
• Ability to read P&IDs, mechanical drawings and pump curves.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation, maintenance, reliability and troubleshooting of rotating equipment in water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Manage pumps, blowers, compressors, mixers, seals and bearings.
• Support clarifiers, DAF/CAF units, filter press and sludge dewatering and related pumps.
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance: vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, alignment and balancing.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and propose CAPA to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate repairs, overhauls, shutdowns and contractors; manage spares and inventory.
• Support motors, VFDs, couplings, gearboxes and mechanical seals with electrical/instrument teams.
• Evaluate equipment replacements and upgrades including pump curves and performance assessment.
• Support commissioning and startup, including checks, alignment and run tests.
• Maintain equipment datasheets, maintenance plans, SOPs, CMMS data and reports.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, PTW, lockout/tagout, confined space and chemical handling requirements.
• Participate in RA, MSJSA, MOC reviews, inspections and audits.

Skills

Rotating equipment maintenance

Reliability improvement

Troubleshooting skills

P&ID reading

CMMS familiarity

Maintenance planning

Communication skills

On-site readiness

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Tools

CMMS software

Vibration analysis tools

Job description

Qualification

Diploma or bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline

Required Skill Set

(In case of IT requirements)

N/A

Relevant Industry

Water & Wastewater Treatment / Process Industry

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Lead operation, maintenance, reliability and troubleshooting of rotating equipment in water and wastewater treatment plants
• Manage centrifugal, dosing/metering, positive displacement, sludge/screw and submersible pumps, blowers, compressors, mixers, agitators, aerators and centrifuges
• Support clarifiers, DAF/CAF units, filter press and sludge dewatering, RO high-pressure pumps, UF/MBR pumps, ozone and air systems, cooling water pumps
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance: vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, alignment and balancing
• Troubleshoot cavitation, seal and bearing failures, vibration, misalignment, overheating, corrosion and erosion
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and propose CAPA to improve reliability and reduce downtime
• Coordinate repairs, overhauls, shutdowns and contractors; manage critical spares and inventory
• Support motors, VFDs, couplings, gearboxes and mechanical seals with electrical and instrument teams
• Evaluate equipment replacements and upgrades, including pump curve and performance assessment
• Support commissioning and startup, including mechanical completion checks, alignment and run tests
• Maintain equipment datasheets, maintenance plans, SOPs, equipment history, CMMS data and reports
• Ensure compliance with EHS, PTW, lockout/tagout, confined space and chemical handling requirements
• Participate in RA, MSJSA, MOC reviews, government inspections and customer audits

Desired profile of the candidate

• Minimum 5 years in rotating equipment maintenance and reliability in water, wastewater or process industry plants
• Hands-on experience with pumps, blowers, compressors, mixers, sludge handling equipment, mechanical seals and bearings
• Condition monitoring experience (vibration analysis, alignment) preferred
• Able to read P&IDs, mechanical drawings, pump curves and datasheets
• Familiar with CMMS and maintenance planning systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills; able to work independently under abnormal plant conditions
• Familiar with PTW, RA, MOC and safety and environmental regulations
• Good communication skills; willing to work on-site, including shifts and emergency call-outs