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Harsco Operation & Maintenance Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 2 Feb 2024

Harsco Operation & Maintenance Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the safety precautions while working on machine
  • Ans. 

    Safety precautions while working on machines include wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, following lockout/tagout procedures, and conducting regular maintenance checks.

    • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety goggles, gloves, and hard hats.

    • Follow lockout/tagout procedures to ensure machines are properly shut off and isolated from energy sources before performing maintenance.

    • Con...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to change a hydraulic cylinder piston seal
  • Ans. 

    To change a hydraulic cylinder piston seal, follow these steps:

    • Drain the hydraulic fluid from the cylinder

    • Remove the cylinder from the equipment

    • Disassemble the cylinder to access the piston seal

    • Remove the old seal using appropriate tools

    • Clean the seal groove and piston surface

    • Install the new seal, ensuring proper orientation

    • Reassemble the cylinder

    • Refill the hydraulic fluid

    • Test the cylinder for proper operation

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why the schedule maintenance required for machine
  • Ans. 

    Scheduled maintenance is required for machines to ensure optimal performance and prevent breakdowns.

    • Scheduled maintenance helps identify and address potential issues before they become major problems.

    • Regular maintenance reduces the risk of unexpected breakdowns and costly repairs.

    • Maintenance activities such as lubrication, cleaning, and calibration help machines operate at peak efficiency.

    • Scheduled maintenance can exte...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Suction filter in hydraulic tank specification
  • Ans. 

    The suction filter in a hydraulic tank is a crucial component that helps to remove contaminants from the hydraulic fluid.

    • The suction filter should have a specified micron rating to ensure it can effectively capture particles of a certain size.

    • The filter should have a high dirt-holding capacity to prevent frequent maintenance and replacement.

    • It is important to consider the flow rate and pressure drop across the filter t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How to change the boggie of machine
  • Ans. 

    To change the boggie of a machine, follow these steps:

    • 1. Ensure the machine is turned off and all power sources are disconnected.

    • 2. Locate the bolts or fasteners securing the boggie to the machine.

    • 3. Use appropriate tools to loosen and remove the bolts.

    • 4. Carefully lift the machine to detach the old boggie.

    • 5. Place the new boggie in position and align it correctly.

    • 6. Secure the new boggie by tightening the bolts or fas...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: HR'S MAINLY FOCUSES ON YOUR SPEAKING SKILLS AND YOUR ABILITY TO KEEP THE GROUP GOING IN RIGHT DIRECTION.ITS IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR POINTS CLEAR AND PRECISE.THERE IS NO NEED TO GET HYPER IF NO ONE IS AGREEING WITH YOU .STAY CALM !! TRY TO ASK THE PASSIVE MEMBERS OF THE GROUP TO SPEAK IN BETWEEN THIS WILL REFLECT THAT YOU HAVE LEADER LIKE QUALITIES .I WAS IN SUPPORT OF THE TOPIC AND I STARTED MY DISCUSSION FROM THE INDIGENOUS PRACTICES LIKE AYURVEDA,YOGA ,ZERO .THEN I FOCUSED ON THE NEWER INVENTIONS LIKE NANO, MARS ORBITER MISSION ETC
Tips: USE VERY SIMPLE LANGUAGE TO EXPRESS YOUR VIEWS

TRY TO START THE DISCUSSION

TRY TO ASK THE PASSIVE MEMBERS TO SPEAK DURING THE MIDDLE OF THE DISCUSSION

BE YOURSELF

DON'T EXAGGERATE YOUR VIEWS

NEVER LET THE GROUP DEVIATE FROM THE TOPIC

College Name: NIT AGARTALA

I was interviewed before Aug 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 easy codes and 1 medium level code challenge

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are languages you know
  • Ans. 

    I know multiple programming languages including Java, Python, and C++.

    • Proficient in Java, Python, and C++

    • Familiar with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases

    • Comfortable with Bash scripting and Linux command line

    • Knowledge of MATLAB and R for data analysis

    • Understanding of Swift for iOS development

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectation and certificate check

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you ever want to get into IT. TCS is the right choice.

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Paper divided in two sections. First section has four parts and second section is of coding questions.

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep trying until you get placed.
Do not loose hope and focus on your aim

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: It took me a lot of time for me to make my first resume. Although i have made a lot of changes in it and it is totally different from my first one. I keep on updating my resume and still i think its not what i want.
Tips: Make your first resume by yourself without taking any help from others, review it and look for adds or subtracts.
Then look for some professional resume online and take help from your elders who are already having a job.

Round: Test
Experience: It's always mine bitter one, as i am not so good in technical, only i used to deal with is quantitative portion.
Tips: You should be well prepared. [not like me :)]

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: I really don't care about the topic, as i always don't know any shit about the topic, but don't know how i have always cleared GD round.
Tips: One thing if don't know anything about the topic so don't start, give chance to someone else and after having some idea about the topic be speaker. Always look into the eyes of the other candidates while addressing your points. Just be calm n cool.

College Name: NIT Agartala

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Intro,projects, robotics(though it was not mentioned in resume)

I was interviewed before Apr 2020.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About project ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Its simple

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. WRITE THE CODE FOR AREA OF A TRAIANGLE
  • Ans. 

    Code for calculating the area of a triangle.

    • Take the base and height of the triangle as input from the user.

    • Multiply the base and height and divide the result by 2.

    • Print the result as the area of the triangle.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: GOOD.
Tips: PREPARE WELL FOR HR

General Tips: WORK HARD
Skill Tips: BE PREPARED TO TALK ABOUT YOUR RESUME
Skills: Confidence
College Name: Vidyalankar Institute Of Technology
Motivation: EXPERIENCE
Funny Moments: NNONE

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Brief me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent engineering graduate with a passion for problem-solving and innovation.

    • Graduated with a degree in engineering

    • Passionate about problem-solving and innovation

    • Experience in internships and projects

    • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Y haven't u mentioned ur B.E project in the resume
  • Ans. 

    I didn't mention my B.E project as it was not relevant to the job profile.

    • My B.E project was in a different field than the job profile

    • I wanted to highlight my skills and experience relevant to the job

    • I didn't want to clutter my resume with irrelevant information

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How do u plan to implement ur project idea?
  • Ans. 

    I plan to implement my project idea by breaking it down into smaller tasks and setting achievable goals.

    • Create a detailed project plan with timelines and milestones

    • Identify necessary resources and allocate them accordingly

    • Regularly review progress and make necessary adjustments

    • Collaborate with team members and stakeholders for feedback and support

    • Example: If my project idea is to develop a new software application, I w...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What exactly did u do in ur basic course on Photography?
  • Q5. What did u do in the training attended at NPCIL?
  • Ans. 

    I received hands-on training in nuclear power plant operations, safety protocols, and maintenance procedures.

    • Learned about the various components of a nuclear power plant and their functions

    • Received training on safety protocols and emergency response procedures

    • Participated in maintenance activities such as equipment testing and inspection

    • Attended lectures on nuclear physics and radiation protection

    • Worked with experienc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. In electronics u get to see and do so many interesting things, then y do u want to join IT company?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The overall experience was great.. I explained y i didn"t mentioned my BE project in the resume.. and how i would implement the idea. Explained the Diploma final year projects, mini projects.. she forced me twice on y electronics is a more interesting field than IT. both the times I managed to convince her by saying Software nd Hardware cannot be separated from each other. Both must go hand in hand to do specific task. and Tcs provides a very dynamic range of services which includes Engineering & Industrial Services.. They develop new products.. Given a chance, I could Combine my knowledge abt Electronics and IT training given to provide new Innovative Ideas.
Tips: Be cool.. Be Confident.. and be thorough with watevr u have written in ur resume ..
Just dont get into any arguement, accept it if u were wrong abt something.. go prepared..
All the Best :) :)

Skills:
College Name: Vidyalankar Institute Of Technology

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What is your favorite programming language
  • Q2. Write table of 3 in java prog
  • Ans. 

    A Java program to print the table of 3.

    • Use a for loop to iterate from 1 to 10.

    • Multiply the current iteration value with 3 and print the result.

    • Use System.out.println() to print each result on a new line.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write radio button code in html
  • Ans. 

    Radio button code in HTML

    • Use <input type='radio'> tag for radio buttons

    • Set the 'name' attribute to group radio buttons together

    • Use the 'value' attribute to specify the value of each radio button

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Tell me someting about urself
  • Q5. Will you be able to relocate

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Good.
Tips: Study hard.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Nice
Tips: Brush up ur communication skilld

Skill Tips: Study well
Skills: Java Programming
College Name: Vidyalankar Institute Of Technology

Skills evaluated in this interview

Harsco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Harsco Operation & Maintenance Engineer interview?
Harsco interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Harsco interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for Harsco Operation & Maintenance Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Harsco. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Harsco expect are Customer Service, Electricals, Electronics, Hydraulics and Machine Maintenance.
What are the top questions asked in Harsco Operation & Maintenance Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Harsco Operation & Maintenance Engineer interview -

  1. What are the safety precautions while working on mach...read more
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