Job Description:

The Foreman / Senior Fitter leads mechanical maintenance, installation, and repair of critical power plant equipment to ensure maximum operational uptime and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision & Leadership
Assign daily tasks to fitters and technicians.
Monitor work progress and quality in office.
Enforce strict compliance with plant safety protocols.
Conduct toolbox talks before every shift.
Train junior technicians in mechanical repair techniques. [1, 2]

Maintenance & Repairs
Overhaul turbines, pumps, compressors, and fans.
Align shafts using laser or dial indicators.
Fabricate and install high-pressure piping systems.
Replace bearings, mechanical seals, and valves.
Execute scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance. [1]

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Read blueprints, isometric drawings, and P&IDs.;
Diagnose mechanical faults and equipment vibrations.
Inspect components for wear, corrosion, or damage.
Recommend corrective actions for recurring failures. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Documentation & Logistics




Log daily maintenance activities and hours.
Raise material requisitions for spare parts.
Prepare permit-to-work (PTW) documentation.
Assist in planning shutdown (turnaround) activities. [1, 2]

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Competencies
Advanced proficiency in precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers).
Solid knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Expert structural fabrication and gas cutting skills.
Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
Understanding of power plant steam and water cycles. [1, 2]

Experience & Education
Education: Diploma or ITI Certification in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience: 5 to 10+ years in power plant maintenance.
Leadership: Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Physical Requirements
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
Fitness to lift heavy equipment and tools.
Capability to work in hot, n

📌 Foreman/sr Fitter For Power Plant Bhilai (India)
🏢 Vinayak Outsourcing Works
📍 India