We are looking for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to manage mechanical maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and shutdown activities related to boilers and auxiliary equipment. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and adherence to safety standards within the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of boilers and auxiliary equipment to ensure continuous and efficient operation.
- Coordinate boiler tube repairs, refractory maintenance, pressure-part inspections, and testing activities to maintain equipment integrity.
- Conduct thorough inspections of mechanical equipment and troubleshoot recurring breakdowns to minimize downtime.
- Oversee proper installation, alignment, balancing, and commissioning of mechanical equipment to guarantee optimal performance.
- Maintain critical systems including boiler feedwater pumps, FD/ID/PA fans, fuel handling systems, ash handling systems, valves, dampers, and soot blowers.
- Monitor equipment conditions such as vibration levels, bearing temperatures, lubrication status, and overall performance indicators.
- Plan and supervise annual overhauling, hydrotesting, and statutory inspections to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Ensure timely completion of shutdown activities and facilitate safe handover to operations teams.
- Maintain detailed maintenance records, inspection reports, and repair documentation for audit and reference purposes.
- Enforce compliance with safety procedures and implement measures to minimize equipment downtime and operational risks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting of boilers and auxiliary equipment.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including pumps, fans, fuel and ash handling systems.
- Familiarity with maintenance planning, shutdown coordination, and statutory inspection processes.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals, and inspection reports.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Work Location
This position requires in-person presence at the facility to effectively manage and supervise mechanical maintenance activities.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the reliability and efficiency of critical boiler operations while ensuring safety and compliance standards are met.