--- title: 'Senior Maintenance Engineer - Plant Maintenance (Heavy Engineering & Fabrication) at Zeeco' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-maintenance-engineer-plant-maintenance-heavy-engineering-fabrication-5kb713p86y75' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-23' --- # Senior Maintenance Engineer - Plant Maintenance (Heavy Engineering & Fabrication) at Zeeco - **Company:** Zeeco - **Location:** Wada, India - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-22 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-23 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/zeeco/e1054608-d894-4496-a65e-a8630e232291 ## Job description About Zeeco: Zeeco is a global leader in advanced combustion and environmental solutions, providing innovative products and services to the oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, power, and process industries. With manufacturing and engineering operations across the globe, Zeeco offers an opportunity to work on world-class industrial equipment while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. We are seeking an experienced Plant Maintenance professional to lead maintenance operations at our heavy fabrication manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, team leadership, and improving plant performance. Experience: 10 to 12 years of experience Qualification: - Diploma / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering - Additional certifications in Maintenance Management, TPM, Reliability Engineering, or Safety will be an added advantage. - Proven hands-on experience with fabrication plant machinery, including welding/cutting setups, hydraulics, pneumatics, and cranes. Skilled in both mechanical and electrical preventive maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Maintenance Operations: - Plan, organize, and supervise preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities to ensure uninterrupted production. - Maximize machine availability while minimizing equipment downtime and maintenance costs. - Prioritize maintenance activities based on production requirements and equipment criticality. - Lead daily maintenance planning meetings and ensure timely execution of maintenance schedules. - Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: - Develop, implement, and continuously improve Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules for all critical manufacturing equipment. - Monitor PM compliance and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability. - Establish equipment maintenance history and reliability improvement programs. Equipment & Utilities Maintenance: Lead maintenance activities for: - Welding and cutting machines - Hydraulic and pneumatic systems - Gearboxes, motors, pumps, compressors, and blowers - EOT cranes and material handling equipment - Fabrication machinery and production equipment - Industrial utilities and supporting infrastructure - Electrical systems associated with plant machinery Reliability & Continuous Improvement: - Drive TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and Lean Maintenance initiatives across the plant. - Improve equipment reliability through predictive maintenance and condition monitoring. - Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, maintenance costs, and energy consumption. - Recommend and implement equipment modifications to improve productivity and operational efficiency. Planning & Coordination: - Coordinate closely with Production, Quality, Purchase, Stores, Projects, and Engineering teams. - Plan shutdown maintenance and annual maintenance activities. - Ensure availability of critical spare parts, maintenance consumables, and specialized tools. - Coordinate with external vendors for AMC, inspections, repairs, calibration, and servicing. Projects & Plant Expansion: - Support installation, commissioning, relocation, and modification of machinery and utilities. - Participate in plant expansion, automation, and capacity enhancement projects. - Provide technical support during equipment procurement and commissioning. Cost & Budget Management: - Prepare and manage annual maintenance budgets. - Monitor maintenance expenditure and optimize maintenance costs without compromising reliability. - Manage CAPEX proposals related to equipment upgrades and new machinery. Documentation & Compliance: - Maintain maintenance records, equipment history, SOPs, PM checklists, drawings, manuals, and calibration records. - Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, company standards, LOTO procedures, and safety requirements. - Drive timely closure of internal and external audit observations. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): - Machine Availability ≥ 95% - Reduction in equipment breakdown hours - Improvement in Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) - Reduction in Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) - Preventive Maintenance Compliance - Maintenance Cost Optimization - Critical Spare Parts Availability - Reduction in Repeat Equipment Failures - Energy Efficiency Improvement - Safety Compliance and Zero Lost Time Incidents Technical Competencies: The ideal candidate should possess strong hands-on knowledge of: - Preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance - Mechanical and electrical maintenance practices - Hydraulic and pneumatic systems - Welding and cutting machinery - Gearboxes, motors, pumps, compressors, and rotating equipment - EOT cranes and material handling systems - Fabrication machinery maintenance - Maintenance planning and scheduling - Spare parts planning and inventory management - Root Cause Analysis (RCA) - TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing - Machine installation and commissioning - Equipment reliability and condition monitoring Preferred Industry Background: - Heavy Engineering - Pressure Vessel Manufacturing - Process Equipment Manufacturing - Oil & Gas Equipment - Boiler Manufacturing - Industrial Burners & Combustion Systems - Steel & Metal Fabrication - EPC Manufacturing - Process Plants - Industrial Machinery Manufacturing ## About Zeeco ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Zeeco designs and manufactures advanced combustion and environmental solutions that help industrial clients reduce emissions, optimize processes, and comply with global environmental regulations. - **Entity Type**: Private (privately held) - **Headquarters**: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA - **Founded**: 1979 - **Founders**: Not publicly available (company was founded in 1979 in Tulsa) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Industrial combustion equipment, environmental solutions, including refining, petrochemical, LNG, power generation, pharmaceutical, biogas, and other process industries. - **Target customers**: B2B, primarily large-scale industrial facilities and engineering firms worldwide. - **Mission statement**: “To remain the world’s premier provider of combustion, process technology, and environmental equipment and services, as perceived by the customer, the competition, and our people.” [zeeco.com/about](https://www.zeeco.com/about) ## Products & Services - **Industrial Burners**: Ultra-low-NOx burners for various fuels. - **Flare Systems**: Combustion devices for safe disposal of waste gases. - **Thermal Oxidizers**: Systems for destroying hazardous air pollutants. - **Vapor Control**: Vapor recovery and combustion units for storage and loading terminals. - **Rental Equipment**: Temporary combustion and environmental equipment. - **Aftermarket Parts**: Replacement components and upgrades. - **Global Field Services**: On-site commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting. - **Combustion Electronics**: Control systems and instrumentation. - **Fired Heaters (via Devco Process Heaters)**: Custom process heaters for refining and petrochemicals. [zeeco.com](https://www.zeeco.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company). - **Key Metric**: Over 70,000 projects executed; 3,000+ employees across 30+ global locations. [zeeco.com/about](https://www.zeeco.com/about) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed (privately held). The company operates the world’s largest combustion research and test facility at their Global Technology Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. - **Growth Signals**: Expansive global footprint (locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia); continuous hiring across engineering and service roles; large R&D investment with a 250‑acre campus. ## Competitive Advantages - **Market leadership**: 45 years of innovation and established reputation as a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions. - **Integrated capabilities**: Design, manufacturing, testing, and field service under one roof — including the world’s largest combustion R&D facility. - **Extensive global reach**: 30+ locations and the ability to execute 10,000+ projects per year. - **Heroic customer service**: Culture obsessed with long-term client relationships and personalized response. [zeeco.com/about/culture-community](https://www.zeeco.com/about/culture-community) ## Strategic Focus - **Emissions reduction and sustainability**: Continuously developing ultra-low-NOx burners, advanced thermal oxidizers, and solutions that help customers meet tightening environmental regulations. - **Global expansion**: Enhancing service capabilities in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe; bilingual and international hiring signals growth in new markets. - **Innovation and R&D**: Ongoing investment in the world’s largest combustion test facility to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes technical excellence, teamwork, and a “heroic” commitment to customer service. Employees are encouraged to grow through mentorship and professional development. - **Community and development**: The Zeeco Young Professionals (ZYP) program offers mentor/mentee matching, networking, leadership training, and community volunteer opportunities. [zeeco.com/about/culture-community](https://www.zeeco.com/about/culture-community) - **Work environment**: Most roles are on-site (Tulsa, Broken Arrow, and global offices), with limited remote positions available (e.g., Field Service roles in the Middle East). Frequent travel opportunities for field engineers. - **Perks**: Strong culture of internal growth, cross‑functional exposure, and potential to work on complex global projects. - **Global footprint**: Employees can expect opportunities to travel or relocate to other Zeeco locations worldwide. ## Sources 1. [zeeco.com](https://www.zeeco.com/) 2. [zeeco.com/about](https://www.zeeco.com/about) 3. [zeeco.com/about/culture-community](https://www.zeeco.com/about/culture-community) 4. 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