Chemical Plant Maintenance Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate with operations, production, and safety teams to ensure minimal disruption during maintenance work.
• Maintain and update maintenance records, work orders, and equipment logs using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery and upgrades to existing equipment.
• Manage spare parts inventory and liaise with vendors for procurement of materials and technical support.
• Monitor and improve maintenance KPIs such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time To Repair).
• Train and supervise maintenance technicians and contractors as needed.
• Participate in risk assessments, safety audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintenance of reactors, pumps, filters, centrifuges, agitators, valves, etc.
• Attend mechanical breakdowns and ensure minimum downtime.
• Preventive maintenance and shutdown planning.
• Handle utility equipment like compressors, boilers, cooling towers.
• Follow safety and environmental guidelines (GPCB/CPCB).
• Coordinate with stores for spare parts and contractors when needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of maintenance engineering experience in a chemical, petrochemical, dyes, pharma, or process plant environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment such as pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, piping systems, PLCs, and control systems.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical seals, piping, and utilities.
• Ready to work in shifts and handle on-site emergencies
• Safety-conscious and practical approach to plant operations
• Understanding of safety standards (OSHA, ISO, etc.) and process safety management (PSM) requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Good communication and team collaboration skills.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily on-site in a chemical plant environment.
• May require occasional extended hours or emergency call-ins.
• Use of PPE and adherence to safety protocols is mandatory.

Key Skills :

• Troubleshooting
• Safety
• Installation