Graduate Development Associate Operations

Graduate Development Program

We are seeking highly motivated and ambitious recent graduates to join FLS as Graduate Development Associate. This two-year rotational program is designed to accelerate your professional growth through meaningful assignments customer-facing experiences technical development and exposure to different business functions. Participants will build the skills knowledge and business acumen needed to become future technical and business leaders within FLS.

About the role

The Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a global two-year rotational program designed to develop a strong pipeline of talent for business-impacting roles across FLS. Through structured rotations formal learning and hands-on project work participants gain deep exposure to our products customers and operations.

During the program you will work alongside experienced professionals learn from industry experts and contribute to projects that directly support business objectives. Assignments will depend on the career track you are hired for:

• Technical development track: You may be assigned to engineering (product project or process engineering) proposals field services testing etc.
• Operations development track: You may be assigned to sourcing procurement supply chain project management etc.

About the department

FLS is a leading provider of technology equipment and services to the global mining industry. We help customers improve productivity reduce operating costs and advance sustainability through innovative solutions. Through our MissionZero initiative we are driving the transition toward more sustainable mining operations worldwide.

The Graduate Development Program supports critical business functions and develops talent for future positions in Technical and Operations career paths. The program is designed around business-impacting roles that are essential to our long-term success and growth strategy.

You will (your responsibilities):

• Participate in a structured two-year rotational development program across multiple business functions.
• Complete rotational assignments that provide exposure to customer-facing technical operational and commercial activities.
• Work on meaningful projects that contribute to business goals and deliver measurable value.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals technical experts business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Support engineering product management customer delivery field services project management sourcing or supply chain activities depending on assigned rotations.
• Build technical knowledge of FLS products systems processes and customer applications.
• Participate in site visits customer meetings inspections commissioning activities and service-related assignments where applicable.
• Complete designated technical training programs learning objectives and development assessments.
• Present project outcomes and recommendations to key stakeholders throughout the program.
• Apply continuous improvement thinking to business processes customer solutions and operational effectiveness.

You have (Your qualifications):

• Bachelors degree completed within the last two years or expected graduation within the current academic year.
• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Chemical Mining Metallurgy) or related disciplines.
• 0-2 years of professional work experience.
• Strong learning agility and curiosity to develop across multiple business functions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-starter mindset.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Technology proficiency and willingness to learn new systems and tools.
• Ability to collaborate in diverse and global teams.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Willingness to travel as required for rotations site visits training and customer engagement activities.
• Effective communication skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work with others in a team environment.

As an equal opportunity employer FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply the more diverse our employees are the stronger our team is.

Workplace locations: India (Chennai)

Build a better world

FLSmidth helps build societies all over the world by contributing to the infrastructure needed for global economic growth. It is a big responsibility and we are committed to driving productivity while minimizing environmental impact. To achieve this your skills your curiosity and your drive for change are important. Together we create a collaborative safe and supportive environment in which to discover ways to build a better future.

About FLSmidth
FLSmidth is a Danish multinational technology company headquartered in Copenhagen Denmark specializing in full flowsheet technology and services for the mining industry with an annual turnover of 2.8 bn. We are the worlds leading supplier of plants machinery services and spare parts to the minerals industry. For further information on FLSmidth business and services visit .

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform empowering you to celebrate achievements share appreciation and stay connected globally.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1