Job Title: Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: India

Experience Level: 5 to 10 Years of Experience

Department: Crushing/drying/loading Plant Maintenance

Role Summary A seasoned mechanical maintenance skilled responsible for leading, planning, and executing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies across critical plant assets. This role demands deep technical expertise, hands-on troubleshooting ability, and strategic oversight to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and operational continuity in high-throughput environments.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for jaw/cone crushers, belt conveyors and feeders, vibrating screens, rotary thermal dryer, dust extraction system, bins/hoppers/chutes/equipment supporting structure
Troubleshoot complex mechanical failures involving gearboxes, bearings, seals, belt conveyor vulcanizing joint and rotating equipment
Oversee shutdown planning, execution, and post-mortem analysis
Review and optimize spare parts inventory, vendor performance,
Ensure compliance with safety standards, statutory inspections, and audit protocols
Collaborate with process engineers to improve equipment uptime and throughput




Mentor junior engineers and technicians in SOP adherence and diagnostic skills
Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) initiatives
Liaise with OEMs and contractors for major overhauls and upgrades

Required Skills & Competencies
Expertise in mechanical systems: crushers, screens, gearboxes, and belt conveyors
Robust understanding of vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication practices
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs;, and equipment manuals
Leadership in cross-functional teams and contractor management
Fluent in technical documentation and SOP development (English preferred; bilingual a plus)

Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Proven track record of 5 to 10 years in heavy industry, mineral processing

Performance Indicators
Equipment availability and MTBF
Maintenance cost vs budget
Safety compliance and incident-free hours
Team skill development and SOP adherence

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per year

Perks
Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Kolkata (India)
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