Hydraulic Engineer

Position Summary

The Hydraulic Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, safe, and reliable operation of all hydraulic systems in the ferrous shredder plant, including shredder drive systems, material handling equipment, balers, conveyors, and auxiliary machinery. The role involves troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, system optimization, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime and plant productivity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform diagnostic checks, troubleshooting, and repair of hydraulic systems used in shredders, pre-shredders, conveyors, feeders, and other plant equipment.
• Identify root causes of hydraulic failures (pressure loss, leakage, overheating, contamination, valve malfunction, pump failures).
• Conduct regular inspection of hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, hoses, accumulators, filters, and fittings.
• Respond to breakdowns with quick fault identification and restoration.

2. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all hydraulic systems.
• Monitor hydraulic oil quality, pressure settings, temperature, flow characteristics, and contamination levels.
• Maintain logs for oil changes, filter replacements, and system overhauls.
• Ensure health of cooling units, lubrication systems, and pressure relief systems.

3. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to safety standards related to hydraulic equipment operation and maintenance.
• Conduct risk assessments of hydraulic systems and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with ISO, OSHA, and plant-specific safety guidelines.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Interpret hydraulic drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Maintain documentation of hydraulic system parameters, maintenance records, and service logs.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors for hydraulic parts, system upgrades, or service visits.

5. Team Coordination

• Train technicians on hydraulic maintenance best practices.
• Work closely with the electrical, mechanical, and operations teams for coordinated execution of maintenance activities.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of industrial hydraulic systems (high-pressure/large capacity).
• Experience with hydraulic pumps, proportional valves, servo valves, accumulators, and filtration systems.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic circuits, P&ID, and equipment manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of PLC-controlled hydraulic systems (preferred).
• Knowledge of safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures.

Educational Qualification

• Diploma / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in hydraulic maintenance, preferably in a ferrous shredder plant, heavy machinery, steel, recycling, mining, or similar industrial environment.