Maintenance Engineer / Field Service Engineer

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process equipment failures.
• Lead installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities for new and existing equipment.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Manage maintenance contractors, service providers, and vendors to ensure safe and timely execution of work.
• Monitor and optimize spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets.
• Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment history, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Review and update P&IDs, maintenance procedures, and equipment documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE requirements, Permit-to-Work systems, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations, Production, Logistics, HSE, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant performance and equipment reliability.
• Support emergency breakdown response and plant shutdown activities as required.
• Qualifications & Experience
• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in maintenance, field service, plant operations, utilities, or industrial facilities.
• Proven experience managing maintenance activities in a manufacturing, process, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, utilities, or industrial plant environment.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting rotating equipment, pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, instrumentation, and process equipment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance planning, reliability improvement, and asset management.
• Familiarity with commissioning, start-up, and equipment installation activities.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and maintenance service providers.
• Strong understanding of Permit-to-Work (PTW), Risk Assessment, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), and HSE requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience maintaining maintenance records and technical documentation in compliance with quality management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Requirements

• Supervisory experience leading maintenance technicians, contractors, or service teams.
• Experience in reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience supporting plant shutdowns, turnarounds, or major maintenance campaigns.

Additional Information

Maintenance Engineer / Field Service Engineer Job Summary The Maintenance Engineer / Field Service Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, commissioning, and reliability improvement activities for plant equipment and facilities. The role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong planning and coordination skills, and the ability to manage contractors and vendors while ensuring high equipment availability and operational reliability.

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