Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Vadodara

Company Overview

Reliance Industries Limited, a Fortune 500 company and India's largest private sector corporation, leads globally in petrochemicals, refining, and hydrocarbons. Our philosophy centers on innovation, exponential growth, and positively impacting lives, making us a leader in the oil and gas sector. Visit our website for more information.

Job Overview

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in ensuring mechanical reliability and plant uptime at our Vadodara facility. This full-time, junior-level position is suited to candidates with a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in mechanical maintenance. The role involves hands-on mechanical engineering in an industrial environment with a focus on preventive and predictive maintenance within the oil and gas or petrochemical industry.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with preventive maintenance of mechanical systems is critical for ensuring uninterrupted plant operations (Mandatory skill).
• Hands-on expertise in predictive maintenance techniques for early detection and avoidance of equipment failures (Mandatory skill).
• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize a wide range of mechanical systems used in large plants (Mandatory skill).
• Practical knowledge of root cause analysis to systematically investigate and resolve recurring equipment issues and failures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to quickly diagnose issues and carry out corrective actions, reducing downtime and risk.
• Experience preparing and maintaining technical documentation related to maintenance procedures, manuals, and records.
• Understanding of safety and operational protocols specific to petrochemical plants and the oil and gas industry.
• Proactive approach to teamwork and communication, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure objectives are met efficiently.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on a variety of mechanical assets, including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and pipelines.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical failures quickly to maximize asset availability and reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis on mechanical breakdowns and develop actionable solutions to prevent recurrences.
• Document all maintenance activities, including service records, maintenance schedules, and failure analysis reports.
• Collaborate with operations, process, and safety teams to ensure smooth, incident-free plant operations.
• Support shutdown and turnaround activities by planning, executing, and recording all necessary maintenance tasks.
• Adhere to company health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards and promote a culture of safety at all times.
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of maintenance practices, procedures, and standards.