Planning Engineer

Working location

Plant-based. Involves coordination with multiple departments and external vendors.

Key responsibilities

Supervise and lead preparation and planning activities, materials, and other resources for efficient execution of daily and shutdown jobs.

Ensure proper budget allocation for critical equipment in the plant to support trouble-free operation and optimal performance.

Supervise activities assigned to senior planners and cross-functional teams within the department.

Participate in planning and coordination of maintenance programs, ensuring availability of required resources and supply of spare parts for new equipment.

Review annual requirements for manpower and special equipment hire for maintenance; analyze manpower utilization and materials usage data to specify needs, and raise documentation for contract negotiations.

Oversee planning for major equipment, plant shutdowns, and turnaround maintenance, providing guidance for preparation of critical paths. Review labor, material, tool, and service estimates and coordinate shutdown preparation.

Participate in the vendor selection process, including site visits and reviews of new technology for best adaptation to the plant environment.

Contribute to the preparation of internal procedures and preventive maintenance programs; ensure inspection recommendations are implemented to enhance plant integrity and reliability.

Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses, recommending corrective actions for improvement. Conduct audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and maintain system documents to meet these standards.

Promote adherence to quality, safety, and environmental procedures by both employees and contractors.

Coordinate with OEMs and vendors to resolve equipment-specific issues.

Lead activities during turnarounds, including site supervision and follow-up of technicians and contractors as assigned.

Evaluate new equipment, prepare activity and technical reports, conduct frequent site visits, and stay updated with advancements in maintenance planning and management.

Ensure timely availability of critical spares through effective planning.

Coordinate with other disciplines to complete jobs within schedule and budget while maintaining safety standards.

Prepare technical documentation for all planned maintenance activities in accordance with relevant standards, codes, and specific requirements.

Conduct technical evaluations of material quotations for stock and special items.

Prepare detailed tender documents, cost estimations, and technical bid evaluations for major long-term maintenance contracts.

Develop job method statements and job safety analyses for critical jobs.

Participate as an RCA team member in root cause analysis and collaborate with reliability teams on failure reviews and maintenance strategies.

Engage in troubleshooting activities with maintenance and reliability teams.

Requirements

Education: Engineering degree and/or planning engineer certification or equivalent experience.

Experience: Minimum 10 years in planning positions in the oil & gas industry.

Skills: Strong written and oral communication. Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Full knowledge of planning principles and techniques.

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills in complex, multicultural environments.

Proficient in computer applications relevant to the role.