Job Description
Function: Field Services Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant’s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide. Discover us at www.gradiant.com . Job overview : To ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operation of all mechanical assets associated with ETP, STP, WTP, RO, UF, MBR, ZLD, ATFD, EDI, pumping stations, and utility systems through planned maintenance, condition monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position shall be responsible for maximizing equipment availability, reducing breakdowns, improving asset life cycle, and supporting achievement of plant performance KPIs. Key Responsibilities Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Maintain and ensure reliability of rotating equipment including: Centrifugal, dosing, submersible, and screw pumps, Blowers, air compressors, agitators, mixers, Gearboxes, centrifuges, sludge dewatering systems Maintain static equipment including: Pressure vessels, storage tanks, clarifiers, thickeners, Filter presses, piping systems, valves, strainers, heat exchangers Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Develop and execute: Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Condition-Based Maintenance Prepare and manage: Daily schedules, weekly plans, monthly shutdowns Monitor equipment health parameters: Vibration, bearing temperatures, lubrication, alignment Ensure 100% PM compliance as per maintenance schedules Breakdown Maintenance & Troubleshooting Lead troubleshooting of: Pump and mechanical seal failures, Bearing failures, cavitation, vibration issues, Gearbox faults and piping leakages Conduct: Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode Analysis, Implement corrective and preventive actions RO, UF, MBR & ZLD Systems Maintenance Maintain key treatment systems: RO/UF: high-pressure pumps, filters, membrane housings, CIP systems, MBR: air scouring systems, membrane racks, permeate pumps, ZLD: ATFD, MEE, crystallizers, centrifuges, slurry systems, UPW: RO & EDI skids, degasification systems, ion exchange units. Asset Reliability Management Monitor: Equipment condition trends, breakdown frequency, spare usage Improve: MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) Maintain: Asset registers, maintenance logs, equipment history Spare Parts & Inventory Management Identify and manage critical spares Maintain optimal inventory levels Raise timely material requisitions Verify spare quality against OEM specifications Track consumption trends and maintenance budgets Shutdown Planning & Execution Prepare detailed shutdown plans and schedules Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Electrical, Instrumentation, Vendors) Ensure timely and efficient completion of shutdown activities Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with: Factory Act and site safety procedures, Permit-to-Work (PTW) and LOTO systems Participate in: Safety audits, risk assessments, incident investigations Ensure proper use of PPE and safe handling equipment Documentation & Reporting Maintain and update: Equipment history cards, PM records, breakdown reports, RCA reports, inventory records, shutdown reports, Daily and monthly maintenance/KPI reports Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities for: Energy optimization, Reliability enhancement, Maintenance cost reduction, Equipment lifecycle extension Requirements Technical Competencies Strong knowledge of: Pumps and pumping systems Blowers, compressors, and gearboxes Bearings, mechanical seals, and lubrication systems Hydraulic systems Reliability Engineering Skills Hands-on experience with: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) MTBF and MTTR improvement strategies Vibration analysis and alignment techniques Predictive and condition-based maintenance Work Location : Sites across India Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. #LI-GD1