Maintenance Technician

Job Summary Responsibilities

• Carry out routine mechanical maintenance of plant machinery and equipment.
• Attend mechanical breakdowns and restore equipment in the shortest possible time.
• Carry out preventive and predictive maintenance as per schedule.
• Regularly inspect equipment and identify potential mechanical problems before breakdown occurs.
• Ensure proper upkeep of all mechanical equipment in the plant.
• Pumps
• Agitators
• Reactors
• Gearboxes
• Compressors
• Blowers
• Valves
• Mechanical seals
• Bearings
• Couplings
• Piping systems
• Utility equipment
• Rotating and stationary equipment
• Identify the root cause of mechanical failures and take corrective action.
• Attend equipment breakdowns promptly to minimize production loss.
• Carry out replacement of bearings, seals, couplings, mechanical components, and other worn-out parts.
• Identify recurring problems and bring them to the notice of the Mechanical Manager.
• Support permanent corrective action instead of repeatedly attending the same breakdown.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules for all assigned equipment.
• Carry out lubrication, alignment, tightening, inspection, and replacement activities as required.
• Maintain proper preventive maintenance and breakdown records.
• Inform the concerned manager in advance about equipment requiring major repair or replacement.
• Carry out basic pipe fitting and mechanical fitting work.
• Support fabrication, installation, and modification activities as required.
• Assist in replacement and maintenance of pipelines, valves, flanges, and fittings.
• Coordinate with welders, fabricators, and contractors for mechanical jobs.
• Check leakages and ensure timely rectification.
• Participate actively in planned plant shutdowns.
• Complete assigned maintenance jobs within shutdown timelines.
• Support overhauling and inspection of critical equipment.
• Ensure proper checking of equipment before restart of the plant.
• Work closely with Production teams to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.
• Respond quickly to mechanical problems affecting production.
• Help minimize plant downtime arising from mechanical failures.
• Ensure equipment is handed back to Production in safe operating condition after maintenance.
• Strictly follow plant safety procedures while carrying out maintenance work.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures before working on equipment.
• Ensure proper use of PPE.
• Follow safe practices while working at height, in confined spaces, or during hot work.
• Immediately report unsafe mechanical conditions or equipment.
• Maintain proper condition of mechanical tools and maintenance equipment.
• Monitor availability of frequently required mechanical spares.
• Inform the Mechanical Manager regarding critical spare requirements.
• Avoid unnecessary wastage or misuse of spare parts and consumables.
• Maintain basic records of breakdowns, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Ensure proper housekeeping in maintenance areas and around equipment after completion of work.
• Maintain tools, work areas, and spare storage in an organized manner.

Required Skills

• Logical thinking
• Organizing
• Good in communication

Required Qualification Key Skills

• Mechanical Maintenance
• Spare Parts & Tools