Shift Engineer - Mechanical - Ferro Alloys

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