Summary
Location
Babrala
Type
full-time
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About this role
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 for the 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 always the top-most priority.
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 Crop nutrition solutions with combination of Premium products and Knowledge through unique Farmer centric 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, thereby 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.
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: Candidate should be B.tech / B.E. – Mechanical from reputed College/University.
- Candidate should have scored minimum 60% in 10th, 12th & in B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience: Candidate should have more than 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
- Experience from fertilizer, petrochemical or petroleum industry will be preferred.
Contact details
Muskan Jain - Human Resources
Apply no later than
February 4, 2026
Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.
As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.
Other facts
About Yara International
Yara's mission is to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet. We pursue a strategy of sustainable value growth through reducing emissions from crop nutrition production and developing low-emission energy solutions. Yara’s ambition is focused on growing a nature-positive food future that creates value for our customers, shareholders and society at large and delivers a more sustainable food value chain.
To drive the green shift in fertilizer production, shipping, and other energy intensive industries, Yara will produce ammonia with significantly lower emissions. We provide digital tools for precision farming and work closely with partners at all levels of the food value chain to share knowledge and promote more efficient and sustainable solutions.
Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has established a unique position as the industry’s only global crop nutrition company. With 18,000 employees and operations in more than 60 countries, sustainability is an integral part of our business model. In 2024, Yara reported revenues of USD 13.9 billion.
What you'll do
- The Assistant Manager - Mechanical is responsible for conducting preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of mechanical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and operational protocols. They will also collaborate with various departments to schedule and execute maintenance activities effectively.
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