Mechanical Maintenance Projects - IQ/0125

Position: Manager Mechanical Maintenance & Projects

Experience: 8–15 years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days
Location: Sanaswadi, Pune (Relocation considered)
No. of Positions: 1
Interview Mode: Virtual + Face-to-Face

Key Responsibilities

1. Mechanical Maintenance

• Lead preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities for the complete plant.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability and minimum breakdown/downtime.
• Troubleshoot recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Develop maintenance SOPs, schedules and equipment history.
• Monitor equipment condition and reliability.

2. Process Equipment Maintenance

Hands-on experience with maintenance of:

• Mixers and Blenders
• Reactors and Agitators
• Screw Conveyors
• Bucket Elevators
• Pneumatic Conveying Systems
• Rotary Valves and Airlocks
• Crushers and Lump Breakers
• Vibro Sieves and Screening Systems
• Silos and Hoppers
• Packing and Bagging Machines
• Dust Collectors and Bag Filters
• Pumps, Valves and Piping
• Gearboxes and Rotating Equipment

3. Utilities Maintenance

Experience in maintenance of:

• Air Compressors
• Cooling Towers
• Pumps and Water Systems
• Hydraulic Systems
• Pneumatic Systems
• DG mechanical systems
• Utility equipment

4. Mechanical Projects

• Lead mechanical projects from concept through installation and commissioning.
• Prepare technical specifications, BOQs, cost estimates and project schedules.
• Review equipment designs and engineering drawings.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers, contractors and consultants.
• Manage installation, fabrication, erection and commissioning activities.
• Support plant expansion, capacity enhancement and equipment modification projects.

5. Maintenance Planning & Shutdown

• Prepare weekly, monthly and annual maintenance plans.
• Plan and execute plant shutdowns and major equipment overhauls.
• Plan manpower, contractors, spares and resources.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and work-order completion.
• Maintain equipment history and critical maintenance records.

6. Reliability Improvement

• Conduct RCA (Root Cause Analysis) for recurring equipment failures.
• Implement vibration analysis, thermography and other condition-monitoring techniques.
• Drive TPM and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Identify equipment modifications to improve reliability, productivity and safety.
• Drive reduction in breakdowns and maintenance costs.

7. Spare Parts & Inventory

• Identify critical mechanical spares.
• Develop and maintain minimum/maximum inventory levels.
• Monitor spare consumption.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of critical spares.

8. Team Management

• Lead maintenance engineers, supervisors, fitters, welders and technicians.
• Allocate daily maintenance activities and monitor execution.
• Develop technician skills and ensure adherence to maintenance standards.
• Manage contractors and external maintenance agencies.

9. Safety

• Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures and statutory requirements.
• Implement PTW and LOTO procedures.
• Ensure safe execution of maintenance, fabrication, and project activities.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

Desired Technical Skills

• Mechanical Maintenance Planning
• Rotating Equipment
• Pumps, Gearboxes and Agitators
• Mixers and Blenders
• Conveyors and Bucket Elevators
• Pneumatic Conveying
• Bulk Material Handling
• Welding & Fabrication
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
• AutoCAD & Engineering Drawings
• RCA / TPM / Reliability Engineering
• Mechanical Project Management
• Installation & Commissioning

Preferred Industry Background

• Chemical Manufacturing
• Fertilizer Manufacturing
• Powder Blending & Mixing
• Foundry Flux & Additive Manufacturing
• Process Manufacturing
• Bulk Material Handling Industries

Key Requirement: Strong hands-on experience in Mechanical Maintenance + Mechanical Projects + Equipment Reliability in a manufacturing/process industry is mandatory.