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Plant Maintenance Engineer

FLSmidth
Chennai

Posted:12 hours ago

Job Description

Create a better future!


Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? We believe we can develop technology and gain the knowledge to make that difference. We have launched our ambition, Mission Zero – enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining We need your leadership skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.


Plant Maintenance Engineer

Overall Responsibility:
Ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of all plant equipment by driving preventive maintenance, minimizing breakdowns, improving asset performance, and supporting production targets.

Key Accountabilities

  • Equipment ReliabilityMaintain high equipment availability and reliability across all production areas. Reduce unplanned downtime through preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Preventive & Predictive MaintenanceDevelop, execute, and optimize maintenance schedules. Monitor equipment health using condition-based maintenance techniques.
  • Breakdown ManagementLead troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures. Implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues.
  • Safety & ComplianceEnsure all maintenance activities comply with EHS standards and company policies. Conduct risk assessments, LOTO compliance, and permit-to-work adherence.
  • Cost ControlManage maintenance budgets and optimize maintenance costs. Reduce maintenance expenditure through continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Spare Parts & Inventory ManagementMaintain critical spare parts availability. Optimize inventory levels while minimizing excess stock.
  • Continuous ImprovementDrive TPM, lean maintenance, and reliability improvement projects. Improve MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and reduce MTTR (Mean Time To Repair).
  • Project & Contractor ManagementSupport installation, commissioning, and upgrade projects. Manage contractor performance and ensure quality execution.
  • Documentation & ReportingMaintain accurate maintenance records, SOPs, and equipment histories. Track and report maintenance KPIs and improvement actions.
  • Team DevelopmentCoach and develop maintenance technicians. Build technical capability and promote a proactive maintenance culture.

What we offer
  • Competitive benefit package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options
  • Time to recharge through 30 days PTO
  • Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
  • A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
  • We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.
  • As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.

Skills Required

Plant Maintenance Leadership Skills Preventive Maintenance Predictive Maintenance Troubleshooting Root Cause Analysis Maintenance Activities Risk Assessments Continuous Improvement Spare Parts Health Insurance Life Insurance

Job Type

Full Time

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