Nirav Dabhi
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Vadodara
Summary
Detail-oriented Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with 8 years of experience in plant operations and machinery maintenance. Pursuing PGDMM to advance into Technical Procurement and Purchase roles. Skilled in interpreting engineering specifications, managing MRO inventory, and utilizing SAP HANA for data management. Seeking Purchase Engineer / Technical Buyer position to leverage technical expertise for cost optimization and effective vendor development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Aalidhra Pharmachem Pvt Ltd
Vadodara
06.2026 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of rotary equipment, such as pumps, blowers, GLR, SSR, gearboxes, compressors, and ANF, as well as various static equipment.
- Scheduling and deploying a team of fitters, welders, and technicians for daily preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.
- Led troubleshooting and repair of mechanical systems, enhancing operational uptime and reliability.
- Increased equipment lifespan, conducting thorough preventative maintenance on machinery.
- Investigated equipment failures to diagnose faulty operation and made appropriate maintenance recommendations.
- Conducted root cause analysis on equipment failures, driving improvements in maintenance protocols and practices.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, maintaining adequate stock levels for timely repairs.
- Monitored compliance with safety standards, promoting a safe working environment and reducing accidents.
- Ensured safety compliance during all maintenance activities, adhering to industry standards and company policies at all times.
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Hofincons Infotech and Industrial Services (A BluSpring Enterprise) at GSFC Ltd
Vadodara
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Rotating Equipment Maintenance: Performing preventive and breakdown maintenance on complex pumping systems, including High-Pressure Plunger Pumps, Diaphragm Pumps, and Multistage Centrifugal Pumps.
- Heavy Machinery Overhauling: Expertise in the maintenance and troubleshooting of Reciprocating and Rotary Compressors, Industrial Blowers, and Fans to ensure zero process downtime.
- Static Equipment Management: Performing inspection, hydro-testing, and maintenance of static assets such as Chemical Reactors, Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers, and Rotary Vacuum Drum Filters (RVDF).
- Condition Monitoring: Conducting periodic Vibration Analysis of critical rotating equipment (Pumps, Blowers, Compressors) to identify early signs of mechanical failure and ensure equipment reliability.
- Emergency Breakdown Response: Leading the 'Quick Response Team' to troubleshoot and rectify critical mechanical failures under pressure in a continuous process plant environment.
- Manpower & Resource Management: Supervising a multi-disciplinary team of fitters, riggers, and welders; allocating daily tasks and ensuring high-quality workmanship.
- Documentation & Reporting: Preparing Daily Maintenance Reports (DMR), shutdown reports.
- Led maintenance initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, resulting in reduced downtime.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, improving operational efficiency and extending asset lifespan.
Maintenance Engineer
Wilowood Chemicals Pvt Ltd
05.2021 - 03.2026
- Diagnosed system malfunctions and errors to determine root cause and develop appropriate corrective actions.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment, including bead mills, ACM mills, Jet mills, blowers, FBD, vacuum pump, Extruders, blenders, SSR, GLR, various liquids and powder filling machines, packaging machines, gearboxes, pumps, and other machinery.
- Liaising with equipment suppliers and contractors for procurement of spare parts, equipment servicing, and outsourcing specialised maintenance tasks when required. Maintain spares of critical equipment.
- Maintaining detailed records of ISO documentation and maintenance activities, including schedules, repairs, and inspections, to track equipment.
- Responding promptly to mechanical breakdowns or emergencies, implementing temporary fixes if necessary, and coordinating long-term solutions.
- Ensuring that all mechanical systems and equipment meet safety standards and regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.
Jr. Maintenance Engineer
Oriental Aromatics Ltd
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Served as a junior maintenance engineer at Oriental Aromatics Ltd, contributing to the maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery.
- Knowledge of maintenance work of SSR, GLR, pumps, gearboxes, vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, and distillation columns.
- Collaborated with a team of engineers to ensure the smooth operation of manufacturing processes and resolve any issues that arose.
- Making spare equipment and materials ready for taking minimum time of breakdowns.
- Maintaining detailed records of maintenance activities, including schedules, repairs, and inspections, to track equipment.
Trainee Engineer
Jobby Engineering
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Worked as a trainee engineer at Jobby Engineering, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of engineering.
- Erection of the structure and equipment as per drawings.
- Built the structure and set up equipment following provided drawings.
Education
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -
KJ INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Vadodara05-2017
PGDMM - Purchase Management
Indian Institute of Material Management
Vadodara, India 04.2001 -
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - undefined
SIGMA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Vadodara05-2012
SSC - undefined
AMBE VIDYALAYA
Vadodara03-2007
Skills
Mechanical systems maintenance
Equipment maintenance
Rotary maintenance
Computer Skills
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Fast Learner
Teamwork
Interests
Reading, Carrom, Cricket
Timeline
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Aalidhra Pharmachem Pvt Ltd
06.2026 - Current
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Hofincons Infotech and Industrial Services (A BluSpring Enterprise) at GSFC Ltd
03.2026 - 06.2026
Maintenance Engineer
Wilowood Chemicals Pvt Ltd
05.2021 - 03.2026
Jr. Maintenance Engineer
Oriental Aromatics Ltd
08.2020 - 04.2021
Trainee Engineer
Jobby Engineering
01.2018 - 06.2020
PGDMM - Purchase Management
Indian Institute of Material Management
04.2001 -
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - undefined
SIGMA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
SSC - undefined
AMBE VIDYALAYA
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -
KJ INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY