Sr Maintenance officer

Lubrizol; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubrizol is seeking an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Engineer - Mechanical to lead mechanical maintenance across our Mumbai-area plant. You will supervise technicians, plan preventive and predictive maintenance for rotary and static equipment, and drive RCA and RC M, MTBF/MTTR metrics, and potential equipment upgrades to improve asset performance.

You will work with cross-functional teams, develop maintenance strategies, manage SAP PM work orders, and champion EHS compliance to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed institute.
• 10–12 years of experience; 8–10 years in mechanical maintenance and reliability engineering in chemical/process industry.
• Hands-on experience with rotary equipment (pumps, gearboxes, agitators, seals) and static equipment (heat exchangers, vessels, piping).
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance techniques including vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication management.
• Experience with shutdown planning and SAP PM.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance technicians and contractors to safely execute mechanical maintenance activities.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for rotary and static equipment.
• Drive Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance initiatives to improve asset performance.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement sustainable corrective actions for recurring failures.
• Monitor MTBF, MTTR, and asset availability metrics.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, design modifications, and process improvements to eliminate chronic issues.
• Optimize spare parts management and coordinate procurement activities.
• Champion safety through risk assessments, Gemba walks, toolbox talks, and EHS compliance.
• Develop maintenance strategies, inspection plans, and work order management through SAP PM.
• Train technicians and collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless plant operations.

Skills

Rotary equipment maintenance

Reliability engineering

RCA

Vibration analysis

Predictive maintenance

Spare parts management

Safety compliance

Gemba walks

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

NDT Level II certification

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Maintenance & Reliability Engineer - Mechanical, you’ll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving equipment reliability, operational excellence, and safety performance across plant operations. You’ll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:

• Lead and supervise maintenance technicians and contractors to safely execute mechanical maintenance activities.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for rotary and static equipment.
• Drive Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance initiatives to improve asset performance.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement sustainable corrective actions for recurring failures.
• Monitor equipment reliability metrics including Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), and asset availability.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, design modifications, and process improvements to eliminate chronic issues.
• Optimize critical spare parts management and coordinate procurement activities.
• Champion safety through risk assessments, Gemba walks, toolbox talks, and compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Develop maintenance strategies, inspection plans, and work order management through SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM).
• Train technicians and collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless plant operations.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed institute.
• 10 to 12 years of experience with 8 to 10 years in mechanical maintenance and reliability engineering within the specialty chemical or process industry.
• Hands-on experience with rotary equipment including pumps, gearboxes, agitators, and mechanical seals.
• Hands-on experience with static equipment including heat exchangers, vessels, and piping systems.
• Strong expertise in troubleshooting, failure analysis, and reliability improvement.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance techniques including vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication management.
• Experience with shutdown planning and execution.
• Proficiency in SAP systems, preferably SAP PM.
• Knowledge of mechanical seal selection, installation, and failure analysis.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

• Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Level II certification or higher.
• Understanding of API and ASTM standards.
• Experience in energy efficient plant installations and commissioning.
• Exposure to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 management systems.