Job Title : Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Turbine & Auxiliaries
Department : Mechanical Maintenance
Function : Power Plant Operations
Reports to : Department Head / Maintenance Manager
Job Purpose
To ensure the Unit / Station availability as per the AOP plan by adhering to 100% statutory compliance, adopting safe and trouble-free technology, and ensuring value addition to all stakeholders. The goal is to convert the maintenance wing into a profit center from a cost center.
Organization Chart
Key Accountabilities and Performance Indicators
1. Mechanical Maintenance Responsibilities
- Responsible for maintenance planning, scheduling of preventive & breakdown maintenance of Turbine & auxiliaries .
- Responsible for maintenance planning, scheduling of preventive & breakdown maintenance of Air compressors and dryers .
- Execute emergency shutdown work like feed pump bearing failure, generator rotor thread out, hydrogen seal replacement, turbine bearing inspection, major steam leakages, tube leakage tests in condenser, HP / LP heater issues .
- Carry out daily maintenance during HP / IP control & stop valve failures, safety valve failures , etc., on a war footing to minimize downtime.
- Maintain unit availability for maximum running hours from the mechanical side.
- Execute maintenance activities based on defect notifications .
- Coordinate with the condition monitoring team to maintain oil quality and pump vibration within limits.
- Assist in major overhauls of turbines and auxiliaries.
- Involved in condenser flood tests and HP heater hydro testing .
- Perform regular maintenance and overhauling of BFPs and booster pumps .
- Improve the performance of air compressors and dryers .
- Support erection and commissioning of turbines and auxiliaries.
Key KPIs :
Turbine & auxiliaries availabilityGeneration loss due to equipment failureMaintenance budget adherenceZero accidentsZero stock-out3S Score >90%
100% preventive maintenance complianceStatutory certification of lifting tools, tackles, and EOT cranes as per schedule100% TNI complianceKnowledge sharing and idea implementation2. Spare Management & Inventory Control
Identify critical and other spares for various equipment to avoid zero stock situations.Develop spares through reverse engineering .Develop Indian and alternate vendors for spares.Effectively manage inventory to avoid any emergency delays .Plan and procure spare parts within AOP budget with a target of utilizing 80% of the budget .3. Safety & Compliance
Ensure safety implementation in all daily maintenance activities.Develop safety skills for agency workforce (working at height, confined spaces, hot zones, etc.).Identify and eliminate unsafe acts / conditions .Ensure compliance with all EHS audits and execution of improvement plans.Conduct toolbox talks and regular safety meetings to promote behavioral safety.Key KPI : Zero accident reports, 100% safety compliance
4. System Improvements & Cost Optimization
Identify and implement system improvements for reliability and cost savings via brainstorming and root cause analysis.Examples of successful modifications :Dosing line modification to allow initial dosing without CEP.JOP supply line isolation for individual bearing maintenance.CRH pot drain common line connection.BFP balancing pressure gauge installation.MDBFP cartridge reconditioning.Air compressor performance enhancement.5. Continuous Operations & Troubleshooting
Apply preventive, proactive, and condition-based maintenance to ensure uninterrupted operation.Continuously monitor systems for reliability improvements .Target station availability >98.5%.
Team Development & Knowledge Transfer
Conduct expert training on air compressors .Deliver refresher courses based on TNI needs.Build team motivation, proactive behavior, and ownership.Address performance challenges through daily discussions and technical sessions using problem-solving methods.Stakeholder Management
Maintain healthy working relationships with internal departments and vendors.Ensure smooth job execution via proper coordination.Guide Graduate Engineers and build their confidence to manage activities 24x7.Maintain transparent and effective communication with superiors and senior management .External Interactions
Third-party vendorsContractorsEquipment and spare part suppliersInternal Interactions
Department colleaguesInterdepartmental teamsStores, Finance, and Commercial teamsSenior managementFinancial Dimensions
Responsible for managing the maintenance and spare procurement budget.Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and optimize resources.Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field)Relevant Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in a power plant (preferably thermal).Extensive hands-on experience in erection, commissioning, preventive, predictive, breakdown, and opportunity-based maintenance .Core Competencies
Personal EffectivenessSocial AwarenessEntrepreneurshipProblem Solving & Analytical ThinkingPlanning & Decision MakingCapability BuildingStrategic OrientationStakeholder FocusNetworkingExecution & ResultsTeamwork & Interpersonal InfluenceSkills Required
Commissioning, Predictive, Erection, Preventive