Engineer (Mechanical) - Ferro Alloys Unit

Responsible for maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems and equipment in a ferro alloys manufacturing plant to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of plant machinery including furnaces, cranes, compressors, pumps, gearboxes, cooling systems, and conveyors
• Monitor and maintain submerged arc furnace equipment, raw material handling systems, tapping mechanisms, ladles, and casting equipment
• Ensure proper functioning of hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement root cause analysis (RCA)
• Support furnace shutdown and maintenance activities; coordinate with operations and electrical teams
• Planning and supervision of maintenance schedules and spare parts inventory
• Improve equipment reliability using condition monitoring techniques (vibration analysis, thermography, alignment)
• Oversee installation and commissioning of new machinery and upgrades
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, SOPs, and mechanical maintenance best practices
• Prepare maintenance reports, checklists, and technical documentation
• Vendor coordination for machinery, parts, and services
• Contribute to energy efficiency and cost-reduction projects

Key Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of Submerged Arc Furnace (SAF) operations
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment maintenance
• Experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, rotating equipment, welding & fabrication
• Familiarity with CMMS / maintenance planning software
• Hands-on knowledge of gearboxes, bearings, pumps, blowers, compressors
• Safety awareness & industrial standards knowledge
• Problem-solving, leadership, and team coordination

Education & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in ferro alloys, steel, metals, or heavy industrial plant maintenance preferred

Work Environment

• Heavy manufacturing plant environment
• Shift-based and shutdown maintenance duties as required
• On-site industrial safety compliance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹28,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person