Maintenance Engineer – Chemical Plant

Mantras2success Consultants is seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to oversee and coordinate the maintenance activities of our chemical plant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of plant equipment and infrastructure by planning, executing, and optimizing maintenance procedures. You will play a critical role in minimizing equipment downtime, handling utility equipment, and ensuring strict compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance Planning & Execution : Plan, schedule, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment . This includes maintenance of reactors, pumps, filters, centrifuges, agitators, valves , and handling utility equipment like compressors, boilers, and cooling towers .
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis : Troubleshoot equipment failures, attend to mechanical breakdowns , and implement root cause analysis to prevent recurrence and ensure minimum downtime.
• Operational Coordination : Coordinate with operations, production, and safety teams to ensure minimal disruption during maintenance work.
• Record Keeping & CMMS : Maintain and update maintenance records, work orders, and equipment logs using a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) .
• HSE & Regulatory Compliance : Ensure strict compliance with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) standards and regulatory requirements (GPCB / CPCB) . Participate in risk assessments and safety audits.
• Installation & Commissioning : Support the installation and commissioning of new machinery and upgrades to existing equipment.
• Spare Parts & Vendor Management : Manage spare parts inventory and liaise with stores and vendors for procurement of materials and technical support.
• Performance Monitoring & Improvement : Monitor and improve maintenance KPIs such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) .
• Training & Supervision : Train and supervise maintenance technicians and contractors as needed.
• Continuous Improvement : Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the plant.

Required Skills

Qualifications

Skills Required

Maintenance Planning, Troubleshooting, Operational Efficiency, Record Keeping, Installation, Vendor Management