Mechanical Engineering Officer

Purpose of the Job -

This role is part of the Engineering department, focused on maintenance and reliability of plant equipment. The Mechanical Engineering Officer is responsible for preventive and breakdown maintenance, execution of projects, supervision of contractors, and maintaining records related statutory and internal controls.

Role & responsibilities -

• Responsible for preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance of plant machinery, equipment and utilities.
• Handle mechanical equipment including mixers, extruders, mills, blenders, stackers, conveyors, pumps and compressors.
• Troubleshoot rotating and static equipment to minimize plant downtime.
• Monitor and improve MTBF and MTTR for critical equipment.
• Implement CBM and TBM maintenance strategies.
• Handle hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, bearing, alignment and vibration-related maintenance activities.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, GA drawings and equipment layouts.
• Support installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of new equipment.
• Execute mechanical projects and CAPEX activities within timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate with contractors and cross-functional teams for maintenance and project execution.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance planning through SAP/CMMS.
• Drive Kaizen, OEE improvement, energy-saving and downtime-reduction initiatives.
• Conduct equipment health checks, audits and reliability improvement activities.
• Ensure adherence to HSES, PTW, MOC, risk assessment and statutory requirements.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) and maintain required maintenance documentation.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience: 25 years in Mechanical Maintenance & Projects, preferably in Powder Coating / Chemical / Process / Manufacturing Industry
• Strong hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience with rotating & static equipment such as pumps, compressors, mixers, conveyors, extruders, etc.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance.
• Exposure to CMMS / SAP / maintenance planning.
• Good understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic and utility systems.
• Knowledge of safety standards, PTW and industrial maintenance practices.
• Experience in contractor management and shop-floor execution.
• Good problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.