Position Overview

The Shift Incharge (Engineer) is responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and efficient performance of all mechanical equipment used in the ductile iron pipe manufacturing process. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, improvement projects, and technical support to maintain smooth plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all machinery.

• Conduct condition monitoring (vibration, temperature, lubrication checks).

• Ensure timely servicing to reduce equipment downtime.

Mechanical Breakdown Maintenance

• Diagnose mechanical failures and perform root-cause analysis (RCA).

• Provide quick corrective actions to restore production equipment.

• Coordinate with production and utilities teams during shutdowns.

Equipment & System Coverage

Responsible for the mechanical upkeep of:

• Melting furnaces and charging equipment

• Centrifugal casting machines

• Annealing furnaces

• Pipe handling systems, conveyors, and transfer lines

• Cutting, grinding, and finishing machines

• Mould and core handling systems

• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Cooling water systems, pumps, and gearboxes

Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Identify critical spares and maintain adequate stock levels.

• Ensure proper documentation, technical drawings.

• Coordinate with procurement for spare parts and vendor support.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance activities follow safety standards and LOTO procedures.

• Participate in daily toolbox talks and safety audits.

• Prepare risk assessments, SOPs, and equipment safety checks.

Continuous Improvement

• Suggest and implement improvements to enhance equipment reliability.

• Lead mechanical modification projects and performance upgrades.

• Reduce maintenance costs through optimization.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain maintenance reports.

• Prepare daily/weekly maintenance reports.

• Track KPIs downtime hours, and maintenance cost.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Able to handle multi task / more then one function .Also,Training employees to perform different job functions.

• Knowledge of heavy industrial machinery and rotating equipment.

• Expertise in hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, and conveyors.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Knowledge of predictive maintenance tools (vibration analysis, thermography).

• Good communication and team coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• 5–10 years experience in heavy industry (preferably: ductile iron pipes Plant,

Work Environment

• High-temperature foundry environment with rotating/heavy machinery.

• Requires availability during emergency breakdowns.

• Works closely with production, utilities, instrumentation, and safety teams.

  
  

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