: Mechanical Engineer (B.E. / B.Tech)

Employer: Sigachi Industries Ltd. (On-Roll)

Work Location: Dahej, Bharuch, Gujarat

Department: Maintenance / Utilities

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting To: Plant Maintenance Manager

CTC Range: ₹20,000 – ₹40,000 per month (Maximum, or as per Interview)

1. Role Objective

To ensure the reliable, protected, and efficient operation of mechanical equipment, machinery, and utility systems across the chemical plant by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance practices, troubleshooting mechanical failures, minimizing equipment downtime, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring compliance with applicable industrial safety standards and statutory requirements.
1. Key ResponsibilitiesMechanical Maintenance & Reliability

- Plan, monitor, and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of mechanical equipment and machinery.
- Ensure the reliable operation of pumps, compressors, blowers, agitators, reactors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, pipelines, gearboxes, and other plant equipment.
- Monitor equipment performance, vibration, temperature, leakage, and abnormal operating conditions to identify potential failures.
- Analyze recurring mechanical breakdowns and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure proper lubrication, alignment, balancing, and condition monitoring of rotating equipment.
- Improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and machinery service life.

Troubleshooting & Technical Analysis
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults in rotating and static equipment.
- Identify the root causes of equipment failures, excessive vibration, bearing damage, seal leakage, overheating, and abnormal noise.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs; (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), equipment layouts, assembly drawings, and technical manuals.
- Coordinate with maintenance technicians and external service providers to resolve critical breakdowns.
- Troubleshoot problems associated with pumps, mechanical seals, bearings, couplings, valves, gearboxes, and transmission systems.
- Support the inspection and maintenance of equipment operating under chemical, temperature, and pressure-related conditions.

Engineering & Project Support
- Support the installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of new mechanical equipment and systems.
- Review equipment specifications, engineering drawings, vendor documents, and operation and maintenance manuals.
- Assist in plant modification works, equipment replacement, capacity expansion, and mechanical improvement projects.
- Coordinate with contractors, OEMs, and vendors for equipment installation, repair, fabrication, and commissioning activities.
- Support piping modification, equipment fabrication, structural maintenance, and utility system improvement works.
- Verify equipment installation, alignment, and operating performance before handing over equipment for production use.

Maintenance Planning & Documentation
- Prepare preventive maintenance schedules and ensure timely completion of planned maintenance activities.
- Maintain equipment history cards, breakdown reports, inspection records, maintenance checklists, and technical documentation.
- Analyze equipment downtime, maintenance costs, breakdown frequency, and reliability performance indicators.




- Identify critical mechanical spare parts and coordinate with stores and procurement teams to ensure timely availability.
- Prepare maintenance work orders, inspection reports, and maintenance completion records.
- Support root cause analysis (RCA) and implement measures to prevent recurring equipment failures.

Safety & Statutory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable factory safety requirements, company procedures, and relevant statutory regulations.
- Implement Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safe isolation procedures before carrying out maintenance activities.
- Ensure equipment is properly isolated, depressurized, drained, and made safe before maintenance or repair work.
- Follow safety procedures for working on reactors, pressure vessels, pipelines, rotating machinery, and chemical-handling equipment.
- Ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of mechanical safety devices, guards, interlocks, and protective systems within the assigned scope.
- Participate in safety audits, equipment inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- Ensure safe handling of chemicals, lubricants, tools, and mechanical components during maintenance activities.
- Coordinate with the safety department for confined-space work, hot work, work at height, and other high-risk maintenance activities, as applicable.

Utilities & Plant Equipment Maintenance
- Monitor and maintain mechanical equipment associated with plant utilities, including air compressors, cooling towers, pumps, chilled-water systems, and other utility equipment, as applicable.
- Support maintenance of steam lines, condensate systems, cooling-water lines, compressed-air lines, and other utility pipelines.
- Monitor utility equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and operational reliability.
- Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, production, and utility teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
- Ensure the availability and reliability of essential mechanical utilities required for uninterrupted plant operations.

Coordination & Team Management
- Coordinate with production, electrical, instrumentation, utilities, and other maintenance teams to minimize plant downtime.
- Guide and supervise fitters, technicians, welders, and maintenance personnel during mechanical maintenance activities.
- Allocate maintenance jobs, monitor work progress, and ensure quality completion within the required timeframe.
- Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and service engineers for specialized maintenance and technical support.
- Provide regular updates on equipment condition, breakdowns, maintenance schedules, and pending jobs to the Plant Maintenance Manager.
- Promote good housekeeping, safe working practices, and continuous improvement within the maintenance department.

1. Educational Qualifications

- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering may be considered only if permitted by the employer's recruitment criteria.




- Additional training or certification in industrial maintenance, rotating equipment, reliability engineering, or maintenance management will be an added advantage.

1. Experience Required

- Preferred: 3–5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance in an industrial manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, or process plant.
- Experience in chemical plants, specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical manufacturing, bulk drugs, or other process industries will be an added advantage.
- Practical experience in maintaining pumps, compressors, reactors, agitators, heat exchangers, pipelines, and utility equipment is preferred.
- Experience in preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, equipment inspection, and root cause analysis is desirable.
- Freshers with strong technical knowledge may be considered separately, depending on business requirements.

1. Technical Skills Required

- Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical equipment, rotating machinery, and static equipment.
- Good understanding of pumps, compressors, blowers, agitators, gearboxes, bearings, couplings, and mechanical seals.
- Knowledge of piping systems, valves, flanges, gaskets, and industrial utility networks.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs;, equipment layouts, and technical specifications.
- Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques, lubrication practices, equipment alignment, and vibration monitoring.
- Knowledge of basic fabrication, welding processes, equipment erection, and installation practices.
- Understanding of pressure equipment safety, mechanical integrity, and maintenance practices applicable to chemical plants.
- Knowledge of root cause analysis, breakdown analysis, and reliability improvement techniques.
- Basic understanding of industrial safety procedures, PTW, LOTO, and risk assessment.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel, maintenance records, and technical reporting.

1. Behavioral Competencies

- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to make effective decisions during equipment breakdowns and emergency situations.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to supervise technicians and manage multiple maintenance activities.
- Strong attention to equipment reliability, maintenance quality, and operational safety.
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to urgent plant maintenance requirements.
- Willingness to work in an industrial chemical plant environment and attend breakdowns as required.
- Positive attitude toward teamwork, discipline, continuous improvement, and cost-effective maintenance.

1. Employment Details

- Company: Sigachi Industries Ltd. (On-Roll)
- Location: Dahej, Bharuch, Gujarat
- Department: Maintenance / Utilities
- Position: Mechanical Engineer
- Reporting Manager: Plant Maintenance Manager
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Monthly CTC: ₹20,000 – ₹40,000 (Maximum), subject to experience, technical competency, interview performance, and company policy.

Note: The selected candidate must be willing to work at the Dahej plant and support planned maintenance, emergency breakdowns, equipment inspections, and other maintenance activities as required by plant operations. Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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