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FLSmidth

Mining and cement engineering, equipment, services

Plant Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeArakkonam, Tamil Nadu, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Responsibilities

  • Ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of all plant equipment by driving preventive maintenance, minimizing breakdowns, improving asset performance, and supporting production targets.
  • Maintain high equipment availability and reliability across all production areas and reduce unplanned downtime through preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Develop, execute, and optimize maintenance schedules, and monitor equipment health using condition-based maintenance techniques.
  • Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment failures, and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with EHS standards and company policies, including risk assessments, LOTO compliance, and permit-to-work adherence.
  • Manage maintenance budgets and optimize maintenance costs, reducing maintenance expenditure through continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain critical spare parts availability and optimize inventory levels while minimizing excess stock.
  • Drive TPM, lean maintenance, and reliability improvement projects; improve MTBF and reduce MTTR.
  • Support installation, commissioning, and upgrade projects; manage contractor performance and ensure quality execution.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, SOPs, and equipment histories; track and report maintenance KPIs and improvement actions.
  • Coach and develop maintenance technicians, build technical capability, and promote a proactive maintenance culture.

About the Company

FLSmidth

Mining and cement engineering, equipment, services

FLSmidth delivers engineering, equipment, and service solutions for the global mining and cement industries. Its products include heavy machinery, system designs, and ongoing maintenance and optimization services that help customers run mines and cement plants more efficiently. The company is moving toward a service-driven model, expanding its digital offerings and strengthening its manufacturing and supply chain to support faster, data-driven maintenance, spare-parts logistics, and plant optimization. It is differentiating itself through a focused portfolio strategy that includes separating its Mining and Cement divisions and divesting non-core assets, such as the Air Pollution Control business, while pursuing a pure-play approach in its core areas. The goal is to improve profitability by concentrating on core businesses, simplifying operations, and growing recurring service revenue and digital solutions across its global footprint.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded
1882

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