Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Nauru (Southwestern Pacific Ocean)

Experience Level: 20+ Years

Department: Crushing / Drying / Loading Plant Maintenance

Salary: 20 Lakhs - 30 Lakhs

Role Summary:

A seasoned mechanical maintenance professional responsible for leading, planning, and executing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies across critical plant assets. This role demands deep technical expertise, hands-on troubleshooting ability, and strategic oversight to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and operational continuity in high-throughput environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise mechanical maintenance teams
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for jaw/cone crushers, belt conveyors and feeders, vibrating screens, rotary thermal dryer, dust extraction system, bins/hoppers/chutes/equipment supporting structure
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical failures involving gearboxes, bearings, seals, belt conveyor vulcanizing joint and rotating equipment
• Oversee shutdown planning, execution, and post-mortem analysis
• Review and optimize spare parts inventory, vendor performance,
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, statutory inspections, and audit protocols
• Collaborate with process engineers to improve equipment uptime and throughput
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in SOP adherence and diagnostic skills
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) initiatives
• Liaise with OEMs and contractors for major overhauls and upgrades.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in mechanical systems: crushers, screens, gearboxes, and belt conveyors
• Strong understanding of vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication practices
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals
• Leadership in cross-functional teams and contractor management
• Fluent in technical documentation and SOP development (English preferred; bilingual a plus)
• Familiarity with ISO, OSHA, and site-specific safety norms

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven track record of 20+ years in heavy industry, mineral processing

Performance Indicators

• Equipment availability and MTBF
• Maintenance cost vs budget
• Safety compliance and incident-free hours
• Team skill development and SOP adherence

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹2,000,000.00 - ₹3,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: Remote