Position : Maintenance Planning Engineer-Surface Protection
Experience : 5 to 14 Years
Locations : Vadodara / Chennai
Notice Period : Immediate / 15 Days NP
Position Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner with expertise in surface protection maintenance, including fabrication, painting, coating, passive fire protection , and insulation . The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with industry standards and company procedures. This role demands strong skills in scheduling, budgeting, stakeholder management , and working knowledge of SAP-PM / FIORI .
Key Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Contractors to define and develop scopes for surface protection maintenance tasks.
- Conduct offshore and on-site surveys to assess job requirements (materials, tools, manpower, equipment).
- Prepare detailed job plans and work packs for maintenance execution, including risk assessment and permit identification.
- Use SAP-PM and FIORI to plan and schedule maintenance work orders, maintaining a prioritized backlog.
- Review and update work order data fields (e.g., function location, target dates, priorities) based on stakeholder input.
- Coordinate with field engineers and execution leads to address technical challenges such as corrosion, defects, and structural deterioration.
- Support workforce mobilization and offshore execution in collaboration with Execution Leads.
- Analyze execution feedback to improve planning quality and execution readiness.
- Forecast budgets, labor, and resource requirements to support upcoming maintenance programs.
- Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and safety procedures.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.5+ years of proven experience in maintenance planning for surface protection activities.Strong knowledge of coating systems, insulation, passive fire protection , and corrosion prevention .Hands-on experience with SAP-PM, FIORI , and other CMMS tools.Ability to estimate material and manpower needs, track execution progress, and control costs.Familiarity with relevant industry standards and best practices (e.g., NACE, ISO).Excellent communication and coordination skills to work with cross-functional teams and offshore crews.Key Competencies :
Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsPlanning and scheduling expertiseAttention to detail and safety-first mindsetProactive approach to continuous improvementEffective stakeholder managementAdaptability to dynamic field conditionsTools & Software Exposure :
SAP PM / FIORI MandatoryPrimavera P6 PreferredSAP MM / Spares Finder Tools Desirable