Maintenance Engineer / Field Service Engineer

Maintenance Engineer / Field Service EngineerJob SummaryThe 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. Key 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). Preferred Qualifications• 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.