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Job Purpose

To ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of plant equipment through effective execution of preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities. The role is responsible for maintaining equipment reliability, minimising unplanned downtime, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards, and driving continuous improvement in mechanical maintenance practices through effective planning, troubleshooting and cross-functional coordination.

Role & Responsibilities

Mechanical Maintenance

- Conducts preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of rotary and static equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors, fans, reactors, heat exchangers, towers).
- Plans annual preventive maintenance to minimize equipment breakdowns and ensures equipment history is maintained in SAP.
- Performs root cause analysis for equipment failures and implements corrective actions.
- Maintains proper inventory of spares and tools and initiates purchase when required.
- Reviews maintenance procedures and checklists, and ensures all jobs are completed in compliance with safety and operational protocols.

Compliance, Safety and Continuous Improvement

- Ensures EHS and ISO standards are adhered to during all maintenance activities.
- Participates in audits, addresses non-conformities, and maintains housekeeping post maintenance.
- Contributes to cross-functional teams and knowledge-sharing initiatives.




- Leads and supports the execution of departmental goals and improvement projects (e.g., SDM initiatives).

Coordination and Execution

- Collaborates with production, projects, and other departments to schedule and execute maintenance activities.
- Ensures contractor jobs are executed safely and efficiently.
- Estimates job requirements, prepares BOMs, issues material vouchers, and ensures procurement of materials.
- Communicates safety work permits (SWP), conducts risk assessments, and ensures effective troubleshooting during maintenance work.

Preferred Skills

- Robust leadership capabilities to manage a team of 6-10 people.
- Proficiency in SAP (PM & MM modules) and MS Office. Solid understanding of root cause problem solving (Why-Why Analysis, RCPS).
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills in both English and Hindi.
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical maintenance practices in the petrochemical, petroleum, or fertilizer industry.

Education & Experience

Education:Bachelor's degree (B.Tech./B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized and reputed college or university, with a consistently good academic record in Class 10, Class 12, and B.Tech./B.E.

Experience: The candidate should have 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in mechanical maintenance. Experience in Ammonia - Urea fertilizer plants or comparable petrochemical, refinery, or other continuous process manufacturing environments will be preferred.

Contact details

Muskan Jain - Human Resources

Apply no later than

November 18, 2026

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