Maintenance Project Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance/Project Engineer

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Job Summary

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Reports To: Engineering Manager / Director

Key Responsibilities

1. Equipment Maintenance & Operations

• Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for:

• Dryers

  (Spray Dryer)

• Centrifuges

• Vibro Shifters / Sifters

• HVAC/AHU plant

• Pumps (High Pressure upto200 kg/cm2)

• Utilities (Chilling plant, Boiler, HAG, Water Treatment Plant)

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Ensure optimal performance, alignment, lubrication, and calibration of equipment.

·      Strong knowledge of project management tools and MS Office (MS Project/Primavera preferred).

·      Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (ASME, ASTM, IS, API, etc.).

·      Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

2. Project Planning & Execution

• Assist in developing project scope, technical specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, layouts, P&IDs, and design documents.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (production, maintenance, QA/QC, procurement, etc.) to ensure project progress.

3. Procurement & Vendor Coordination

·      Prepare technical bid evaluations and assist in vendor selection.

·      Monitor fabrication, inspection, and FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests).

·      Coordinate logistics, material delivery, and installation schedules.

4. Plant Reliability & Optimisation

• Monitor equipment health and implement reliability improvement initiatives.
• Optimize maintenance schedules to reduce unplanned stoppages.
• Maintain spares inventory and ensure availability of critical spare parts.

5. Safety, Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all maintenance activities follow FMCG safety standards, GMP, HACCP, and statutory regulations.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance logs, checklists, SOPs, and equipment history records.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and root cause analysis (RCA).

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with production, quality assurance, and utilities teams to plan maintenance without affecting output.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment.

7. Site Execution & Commissioning

·      Supervise site installation, commissioning, and validation activities.

·      Ensure compliance with safety and quality procedures at the site.

·      Support troubleshooting and resolve technical issues during implementation.

8. Documentation & Reporting

·      Maintain project documentation (drawings, test reports, inspection logs).

·      Track project milestones, cost, and progress against the schedule.

·      Prepare regular progress reports for management and clients.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Understanding of PLC-controlled equipment (added advantage).
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM).
• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and P&IDs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and team-coordination abilities.