Location: Kalunga, Rourkela, Odisha

Department: DRI – Mechanical

Designation: Manager – DRI Mechanical

Experience: 12–15 Years

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Employment Information: The position is with Envirocare Infrasolution Private Limited, a subsidiary of Shri Mahavir Ferro Alloys Private Limited. While Shri Mahavir Ferro Alloys Private Limited is the parent/group company, all recruitment, employment, payroll, and related HR processes for this role will be managed by Envirocare Infrasolution Private Limited.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and technically competent Manager – DRI Mechanical to lead mechanical maintenance and reliability activities in the Sponge Iron (Direct Reduced Iron) plant. The role involves ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing mechanical breakdowns, optimizing maintenance practices, and maintaining smooth and uninterrupted plant operations.

The position will be responsible for planning and executing preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities, managing mechanical maintenance teams, ensuring equipment availability, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The candidate should have strong hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance of DRI kilns and associated material handling and process equipment in a sponge iron manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities

A. Mechanical Maintenance & Operations

- Oversee mechanical maintenance of DRI plant equipment, including rotary kilns, coolers, conveyors, crushers, screens, fans, and other associated machinery.
- Ensure effective execution of preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
- Monitor equipment performance, identify recurring failures, and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure maximum equipment availability and minimum mechanical downtime.

B. Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Planning

- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules and annual maintenance plans.




- Monitor critical equipment health and identify potential mechanical failures.
- Ensure proper maintenance of gearboxes, bearings, lubrication systems, hydraulic systems, and rotating equipment.
- Analyze breakdown trends and implement reliability improvement measures.

C. Shutdown & Project Management

- Plan and execute scheduled shutdowns, major overhauls, and annual maintenance activities.
- Coordinate mechanical maintenance during plant shutdowns and equipment commissioning.
- Monitor maintenance budgets, spare parts consumption, and inventory requirements.
- Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and vendors for technical support and equipment maintenance.

D. Team Management & Safety

- Lead and supervise mechanical maintenance engineers, supervisors, technicians, and contractors.
- Ensure adherence to maintenance procedures, work permits, LOTO, and plant safety standards.
- Conduct technical training and improve the maintenance team's competency.
- Ensure compliance with applicable IMS, ISO, and EHS requirements.

E. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

- Monitor mechanical equipment availability, breakdown frequency, and maintenance costs.
- Prepare and review maintenance reports, equipment history, and performance records.
- Identify opportunities for improving equipment efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.
- Coordinate with DRI Operations, Electrical, Instrumentation, and other departments for smooth plant functioning.

Key Performance Expectations

- Ensure high mechanical availability and reliability of DRI plant equipment.
- Minimize equipment breakdowns and unplanned maintenance downtime.




- Ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance and scheduled shutdown activities.
- Improve equipment reliability through effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Optimize maintenance costs, spare consumption, and inventory management.
- Ensure protected execution of all mechanical maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and performance reports.
- Improve overall maintenance efficiency and support uninterrupted DRI production.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
- 12–15 years of experience in mechanical maintenance within the Sponge Iron (DRI) industry.
- Strong hands-on experience in rotary kiln maintenance and associated DRI plant equipment.
- In-depth knowledge of rotary kiln alignment, tyre and roller maintenance, girth gear, pinion, bearings, and lubrication systems.
- Experience in maintenance of rotary coolers, conveyors, crushers, screens, bucket elevators, fans, and other material handling equipment.
- Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance practices.
- Experience in shutdown planning, equipment overhauling, and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, gearboxes, rotating equipment, and lubrication management.
- Experience in team handling, contractor management, and maintenance cost control.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and coordination skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Office and maintenance reporting systems.

Preferred Experience:

- Candidates with 12–15 years of experience specifically in Sponge Iron (DRI) plant mechanical maintenance will be preferred.
- Experience in integrated steel manufacturing plants with rotary kiln-based DRI operations.
- Candidates with proven experience in handling major shutdowns, kiln maintenance, and equipment reliability improvement will be given preference.

📌 Manager – DRI Mechanical (Rourkela)
🏢 SHRI MAHAVIR FERRO ALLOYS PRIVATE
📍 Rourkela