Mechanical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable operation, maintenance and upkeep of mechanical equipment in Roaster and Leaching areas.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Handle critical equipment such as kilns/roasters, conveyors, pumps, blowers, compressors, agitators, slurry handling systems, filter presses, tanks and related mechanical systems.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and implement RCA, corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with Operations, Electrical, Instrumentation and Process teams for smooth plant operation.
• Prepare maintenance plans, equipment history, spares requirements and shutdown schedules.
• Supervise shutdown, major maintenance and equipment commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures, PTW, LOTO, 5S and QMS requirements.
• Manage contractors and manpower during maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement reliability improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
• Maintain proper documentation, maintenance records and KPI/MIS related to mechanical maintenance.

Desired Skills

• Strong hands-on knowledge of Roaster and Leaching plant mechanical equipment.
• Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, rotating equipment, slurry handling and material conveying systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, maintenance planning and team-handling skills.
• Experience in zinc smelter / non-ferrous metallurgical plant will be preferred.

Preferred Profile

B.Tech/B.E. Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably having major exposure to Roaster and Leaching operations in a Zinc Smelter.