Maintenance Planner (Mechanical & Electrical
Posted on: November 14, 2025 | Job Id: R190690
Company Name: Shell.com
Division: Maintenance, Reliability and Turnarounds
Location: Shell-Centre - Chennai | EmploymentType: Full-Time Regular
Schedule: On-Site | Experience Level: Early Career (3-10 Years)
Purpose of Role
The Maintenance Planner is responsible for comprehensive planning and coordination of preventive and corrective maintenance activities for rotating, static, and electrical equipment across Shell's operations. This role ensures optimal equipment reliability and plant availability through strategic planning, detailed work pack development, and cross-functional collaboration using SAP Plant Maintenance systems.
Key Accountabilities
Maintenance Planning & Work Pack Development
- Plan and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules in the SAP PM Module for rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines) and static equipment (columns, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, safety valves)
- Develop comprehensive work packs from technical documentation, including OEM manuals, P&IDs, circuit diagrams, maintenance reports, and equipment-specific task lists.
- Create detailed electrical maintenance plans for switchgear, HV/LV transformers, and instrumentation systems in compliance with Shell Standards
- Build library work packs with task descriptions, spare parts lists, time estimates, cost projections, and quality checkpoints.
Work Order Management & Coordination
- Assess and prioritise work orders, conduct initial troubleshooting, and propose technical solutions.
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance teams, contractors, and supply chain to ensure resource availability.
- Identify material and service requirements, raise purchase requisitions, and process invoices.s
- Review work order completeness and schedule feasibility before execution
- Support remote assets with maintenance planning and documentation
Safety & Compliance
- Conduct job hazard assessments and risk evaluations for all maintenance activities.
- Develop Permits to Work and ensure safety precautions are integrated into work plans.
- Initiate Management of Change (MOC) processes when required
- Ensure compliance with Shell standards, statutory requirements, and safety management systems
Turnaround & Shutdown Planning
- Plan complex multi-disciplinary scopes for major turnarounds and shutdowns
- Utilise scheduling tools like Primavera for work clustering and timeliness optimisation on
- Estimate manpower, materials, and Heavy Outage Task Teams (HOTT) requirements
- Coordinate scaffolding, insulation packages, and specialised equipment needs
Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with maintenance leads, OEMs, and vendors to refine work packs
- Customise generic work packs to site-specific conditions and parameters
- Maintain damage history records and analyse failure modes from anomaly reports
- Implement standardised work processes and contribute to efficiency improvements
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Instrumentation Engineering
Experience
- 3-10 years of hands-on experience in field operations and maintenance within Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemicals, or equivalent industries
- Proven experience in maintenance planning for rotating and static equipment
- Background in installation, commissioning, operations, or design engineering
- Experience with major turnarounds, shutdowns, or capital project execution
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in the SAP/GSAP Plant Maintenance module
- Working knowledge of w-IMS, AIM, and the MS Office suite
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (P&IDs, PFDs, circuit diagrams)
- Understanding of RCM (Reliability-Centred Maintenance) principles
- Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, multicultural teams
- Resource management and prioritisation skills
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices
- Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Experience supporting geographically distributed assets
- Exposure to digital maintenance tools and technologies
- Understanding of production critical threat assessment
Working Conditions
- Office-based role with occasional site visits
- Flexibility is required to manage multiple priorities and changing schedules.
- Collaboration with international teams across different time zones
- May require support during emergency maintenance situations
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Comprehensive training and professional development programs
- Career growth opportunities within a global organisation
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
- Meaningful work contributing to the worldwide energy transition
- Work-life balance initiatives and employee support programs
About Shell in India
Shell is a diversified energy company with 13,000 employees across India, operating in Integrated Gas, Downstream, Power, Renewable Energy, and Upstream sectors. We maintain strong capabilities in R&D, digitalisation, and business operations.
Our global strategy, Powering Progress, focuses on generating value for shareholders, customers, and society while creating more value with less emissions. We aim to profitably transform Shell into a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, supporting India's target of net-zero emissions by 2070.
Our Operations in India
- Lubricants: Serving 50,000+ consumers through 200+ distributors with a world-class blending plant at Taloja
- Retail Network: 350+ retail stations offering integrated mobility experiences, including fuels, cafes, convenience stores, and EV recharging facilities
- LNG Infrastructure: Operating a 5 MTPA re-gasification terminal at Hazira, Surat
- Renewable Energy: Sprng Energy (acquired 2022) develops and manages solar, wind, and hybrid power generation facilities
- Technology Hubs: Three capability centres in Bangalore and Chennai serving as innovation powerhouses for Shell globally
We collaborate with leading universities and technology institutes to accelerate decarbonization, invest in energy innovation startups through Shell E4 and Shell Eco-marathon, and contribute to communities through STEM education, skilling, and livelihood programs.
Diversity & Inclusion
Shell is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard:
- Accessibility: Transparent recruitment processes and workplace adjustments for people with disabilities
- Gender Equality: Closing the gender gap through equal pay and enabling women in engineering and technology roles
- LGBTQ+ Inclusion: Promoting equality regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity
- Global Perspective: Welcoming employees of all ages, ethnicities, cultures, and life experiences
Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We never charge fees for job applications or recruitment processes. Beware of unauthorized representatives.
