Project & Maintenance Engineer

Project & Maintenance Engineer Project Based

Department: Maintenance / Plant Operations / Projects

Base Location: Mumbai / Chennai

Experience: 4 - 8 Years

Qualification: B. Tech, Diploma in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering

Travel: As required by project

Travel Expenses: Reimbursable as per company policy

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project & Maintenance Engineer with 4 - 8 years of hands-on experience in plant setup, installation, commissioning and maintenance. This is a project-based position for a candidate who has independently set up a plant and led a project on their own. The candidate will be responsible for planning and executing plant setup, leading site teams and ensuring the plant runs safely and reliably after commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently lead plant setup projects from site planning and layout to installation and commissioning.
• Prepare and review plant layouts and engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Plan, schedule and track project activities, manpower, materials and timelines, and ensure on-time completion.
• Supervise and execute installation, alignment and commissioning of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Handle equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, valves, pipelines, bearings, shafts, couplings, panels and other plant machinery.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance.
• Identify equipment issues and troubleshoot breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Lead, guide and monitor technicians, operators, contractors and site teams.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, suppliers and internal teams for installation and maintenance activities.
• Conduct machinery inspections and prepare maintenance schedules.
• Maintain project records, maintenance checklists, reports and equipment history.
• Identify recurring breakdowns and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures, statutory requirements and maintenance standards.
• Report project progress, issues and costs to management on a regular basis.
• Support improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability.
• Develop and monitor project plans, schedules, timelines, and resource requirements using MS Project to ensure timely project completion.
• Prepare and review Bill of Quantities (BoQ), project cost estimates, and material requirements for project execution.
• Ensure adherence to site safety procedures, including Work Permit systems, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4 - 8 years of experience in Plant Maintenance / Project Execution.
• Proven experience of setting up a plant independently, including installation and commissioning.
• Experience of leading a project independently from start to finish, in manufacturing, process plants, industrial plants or similar environments.
• Preferred Industries: Manufacturing, Process Plants, Chemical / Petrochemical, Paints & Coatings, Construction Chemicals, Polymer, Cement, Infrastructure or other industrial plant environments.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Good understanding of mechanical equipment, rotating machinery and plant utilities.
• AutoCAD ability to prepare, read and modify plant layouts and engineering drawings
• MS Project
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Experience in handling contractors, vendors and maintenance teams.
• Strong planning, leadership, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to work on site and travel as the project requires.
• Basic knowledge of Electrical Systems and Instrumentation.