Section Engineer Packing Plant - Belgaum

Role & responsibilities

1. Operation & Maintenance

• Oversee mechanical maintenance of packing plant equipment including packers, conveyors, compressors, and associated systems.
• Maintain clinker loading systems such as truck loaders, wagon loading systems, apron feeders, belt conveyors, and gates.
• Ensure optimal performance and availability of all machinery under the section.

2. Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance

• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures and ensure quick resolution to minimize downtime.
• Analyze recurring issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.

3. Dispatch & Loading Coordination

• Coordinate with dispatch/logistics teams for smooth clinker and cement loading operations.
• Ensure timely loading of trucks and railway wagons as per dispatch plans.
• Monitor loading rates and optimize system efficiency.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to safety standards, SOPs, and statutory regulations.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments in the section.
• Promote a zero-accident culture and ensure use of PPE.

5. Spares & Inventory Management

• Monitor critical spares inventory and ensure availability.
• Coordinate with stores and procurement for timely material availability.
• Optimize inventory levels to reduce costs without affecting operations.

6. Team Management

• Supervise technicians, fitters, and contract workforce.
• Allocate tasks and monitor performance of the team.
• Provide technical guidance and training to team members.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Implement reliability improvement initiatives and best maintenance practices.
• Participate in shutdown planning and execution.

8. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain maintenance records, logbooks, and reports.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
• Track KPIs such as equipment availability, MTBF, and MTTR.