Chemical Plant Maintenance Engineer

Job Description:

We are 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 and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

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.