Planning Engineer

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.