Assistant Manager - Mechanical

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

For over a century, Yara has worked to feed the world and protect the planet, and our mission is to do this in a responsible and sustainable way. Yara delivers solutions for sustainable agriculture and the environment. Their fertilizers and crop nutrition programs help produce the food required forthe growing world population. Yara’s industrial products and solutions reduce emissions, improve air quality and support safe and efficient operations.

Founded in Norway in 1905, Yara has a worldwide presence with production and sales and services operations across countries i.e. America, Europe, Africa and Asia, with more than 17,000 employees, sales to 150 countries and sales revenue of more than 14 billion USD. Safety is alwaysthe top mostpriority.

Yara Fertilizers India Pvt Ltd is a 100% subsidiary of Yara International ASA. Yara has supplied fertilizers as well as fertilizer raw materials to the Indian market for over two decades. Yara India has continuously strengthened its footprint in Western and Southern India by providing Cropnutrition solutions with combination of Premium products and Knowledge through unique Farmercentric approach.

Yara’s philosophy is to connect with thousands of farmers at the grass root level and has a strong commitment to serving the agriculture sector in India, there by improving the livelihood of Indian farmer.To leverage on this and to expand into the northern & eastern geographies of India, Yara acquired Tata Chemicals’ 1.2 MN MT Urea plant in UP, Northern India. With this acquisition Yara India’s scale of operation has grown significantly. 

Job Purpose

To ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of plant equipment through effective execution of preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities. The role is responsible for maintaining equipment reliability, minimising unplanned downtime, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards, and driving continuous improvement in mechanical maintenance practices through effective planning, troubleshooting and cross-functional coordination.

Role & Responsibilities

Mechanical Maintenance

• Conducts preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of rotary and static equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors, fans, reactors, heat exchangers, towers).
• Plans annual preventive maintenance to minimize equipment breakdowns and ensures equipment history is maintained in SAP.
• Performs root cause analysis for equipment failures and implements corrective actions.
• Maintains proper inventory of spares and tools and initiates purchase when required.
• Reviews maintenance procedures and checklists, and ensures all jobs are completed in compliance with safety and operational protocols. 

Compliance, Safety and Continuous Improvement

• Ensures EHS and ISO standards are adhered to during all maintenance activities.
• Participates in audits, addresses non-conformities, and maintains housekeeping post maintenance.
• Contributes to cross-functional teams and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Leads and supports the execution of departmental goals and improvement projects (e.g., SDM initiatives). 

Coordination and Execution

• Collaborates with production, projects, and other departments to schedule and execute maintenance activities.
• Ensures contractor jobs are executed safely and efficiently.
• Estimates job requirements, prepares BOMs, issues material vouchers, and ensures procurement of materials.
• Communicates safety work permits (SWP), conducts risk assessments, and ensures effective troubleshooting during maintenance work. 

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership capabilities to manage a team of 6–10 people.
• Proficiency in SAP (PM & MM modules) and MS Office. Solid understanding of root cause problem solving (Why-Why Analysis, RCPS).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills in both English and Hindi.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical maintenance practices in the petrochemical, petroleum, or fertilizer industry. 

Education & Experience

Education : Bachelor's degree (B.Tech./B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized and reputed college or university, with a consistently good academic record in Class 10, Class 12, and B.Tech./B.E. 

Experience : The candidate should have 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in mechanical maintenance. Experience in Ammonia - Urea fertilizer plants or comparable petrochemical, refinery, or other continuous process manufacturing environments will be preferred. 

Contact details

Muskan Jain - Human Resources

Apply no later than

November 18, 2026