Job Description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Nauru (Southwestern Pacific Ocean)

Experience Level: 20+ Years

Department: Crushing / Drying / Loading Plant Maintenance

Salary: 20 Lakhs - 30 Lakhs

Role Summary:

A seasoned mechanical maintenance professional responsible for leading, planning, and executing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies across critical plant assets. This role demands deep technical expertise, hands-on troubleshooting ability, and strategic oversight to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and operational continuity in high-throughput environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise mechanical maintenance teams Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for jaw/cone crushers, belt conveyors and feeders, vibrating screens, rotary thermal dryer, dust extraction system, bins/hoppers/chutes/equipment supporting structure Troubleshoot complex mechanical failures involving gearboxes, bearings, seals, belt conveyor vulcanizing joint and rotating equipment Oversee shutdown planning, execution, and post-mortem analysis Review and optimize spare parts inventory, vendor performance, Ensure compliance with safety standards, statutory inspections, and audit protocols Collaborate with process engineers to improve equipment uptime and throughput Mentor junior engineers and technicians in SOP adherence and diagnostic skills Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) initiatives Liaise with OEMs and contractors for major overhauls and upgrades.

Required Skills & Competencies

Expertise in mechanical systems: crushers, screens, gearboxes, and belt conveyors Strong understanding of vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication practices Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals Leadership in cross-functional teams and contractor management Fluent in technical documentation and SOP development (English preferred; bilingual a plus) Familiarity with ISO, OSHA, and site-specific safety norms

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Proven track record of 20+ years in heavy industry, mineral processing

Performance Indicators

Equipment availability and MTBF Maintenance cost vs budget Safety compliance and incident-free hours Team skill development and SOP adherence
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹2,000,000.00 - ₹3,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: Remote