Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Sponge Iron (DRI) Plant

Role & Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and monitor preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of mechanical equipment across the DRI plant (Rotary Kiln, Cooler, ABC (After Burning Chamber), ESP, Dust Handling System, Raw Material Handling, and Product Handling systems).
- Ensure trouble-free operation and maximum uptime of critical rotating equipment such as kiln support rollers & tyres, girth gear & pinion, cooler, ID/FD fans, blowers, compressors, and conveyor systems.
- Carry out condition monitoring (vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication analysis) to predict and prevent equipment failures.
- Plan and execute kiln shell alignment, tyre-roller clearance checks, and girth gear-pinion backlash/alignment during shutdowns.
- Coordinate and supervise annual/periodic shutdowns — planning job lists, manpower, spares, and contractor resources for kiln, cooler, and auxiliary equipment overhauls.




- Troubleshoot mechanical failures in real-time during plant operation and minimize downtime through quick diagnosis and corrective action.
- Maintain and repair material handling equipment — belt conveyors, bucket elevators, screw feeders, rotary feeders, vibrating screens, and crushers.
- Ensure proper functioning of refractory-related mechanical systems (kiln shell, cooler shell) in coordination with refractory teams.
- Maintain equipment history, failure analysis records, and prepare RCA (Root Cause Analysis) reports for major breakdowns.
- Plan and control spare parts inventory (critical & insurance spares) for kiln, cooler, and auxiliary mechanical systems.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards (permit-to-work, LOTO, working at height, hot work) during all maintenance activities.
- Coordinate with production, electrical, instrumentation, and refractory departments for integrated maintenance planning.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce breakdown frequency, MTTR, and improve overall

📌 Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Sponge Iron (Gandhidham)
🏢 Shreeyam Power And Steel Industries
📍 Gandhidham