Maintenance Planning Engineer

Work Location: Vadodara/Chennai

Experience: 7-12 Years

Description:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Proven experience in Maintenance planning: fabrication, painting, insulation, and corrosion protection.
  • Awareness of Maintenance related codes, standards, and best practices.
  • Strong experience in SAP/CMMS systems (SAP-PM, FIORI) for work order planning and tracking.
  • Ability to estimate materials, forecast labor and costs, and track execution progress.
  • Familiarity with digital tools for job planning and scheduling.
  • Excellent communication skills for interfacing with cross-functional teams, vendors, and offshore personnel.
  • Strong stakeholder management and coordination ability.

 

Key Competencies:

  • Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proactive attitude towards continuous improvement
  • Knowledge of industry standards

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Execution Contractors to define the full scope of Maintenance repair jobs.
  • Conduct offshore surveys as required to estimate job resources (materials, tools, labor, equipment).
  • Prepare detailed job plans and work packs, ensuring safe and efficient execution of Maintenance activities.
  • Identify potential risks, required permits, and contingencies using planner checklists and maintenance frameworks.
  • Plan and schedule work orders using SAP/FIORI, maintaining a healthy backlog aligned with job priorities.
  • Validate and update maintenance order fields based on stakeholder feedback (target dates, priorities, function locations, etc.).
  • Work with engineering and field teams to resolve technical issues such as corrosion, pipe defects, or structural degradation.
  • Coordinate offshore requirements with Execution Leads to ensure smooth workforce allocation.
  • Analyze field execution feedback to continuously improve work planning quality and efficiency.
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