Mechanical Engineer - Ferro Alloys

Role & responsibilities

Responsible for maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems and equipment in a ferro alloys manufacturing plant to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform

  preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance

  of plant machinery including furnaces, cranes, compressors, pumps, gearboxes, cooling systems, and conveyors
• Monitor and maintain

  submerged arc furnace equipment

  , raw material handling systems, tapping mechanisms, ladles, and casting equipment
• Ensure proper functioning of

  hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems

• Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement

  root cause analysis (RCA)

• Support furnace shutdown and maintenance activities; coordinate with operations and electrical teams
  
• Planning and supervision of

  maintenance schedules and spare parts inventory

• Improve equipment reliability using

  condition monitoring

  techniques (vibration analysis, thermography, alignment)
• Oversee

  installation and commissioning

  of new machinery and upgrades
• Ensure compliance with

  safety standards

  , SOPs, and mechanical maintenance best practices
• Prepare maintenance reports, checklists, and technical documentation
  
• Vendor coordination for machinery, parts, and services
  
• Contribute to

  energy efficiency and cost-reduction projects

Key Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of

  Submerged Arc Furnace (SAF) operations

• Strong understanding of

  mechanical equipment maintenance

• Experience in

  hydraulics, pneumatics, rotating equipment, welding & fabrication

• Familiarity with

  CMMS / maintenance planning software

• Hands-on knowledge of

  gearboxes, bearings, pumps, blowers, compressors

• Safety awareness & industrial standards knowledge
  
• Problem-solving, leadership, and team coordination
  

Education & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

• Experience in

  ferro alloys, steel, metals, or heavy industrial plant maintenance

  preferred

Work Environment

• Heavy manufacturing plant environment
  
• Shift-based and shutdown maintenance duties as required
  
• On-site industrial safety compliance