Maintenance Planner Senior Specialist

Job Title:

Central Maintenance Planning Senior Specialist

Department

Maintenance & Engineering

Location

SABIL Head Office

Overview:

Manage end-to-end maintenance Planning at branches, developing and implementing maintenance schedules, analysing equipment performance data, and establishing a centralized inventory management system to optimize inventory levels. Ensure efficient and effective maintenance operations, and optimize inventory management to support the SABIL overall objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive maintenance schedule for equipment, machinery, and facilities.

• Plan preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks to ensure minimal disruption to operations.

• Coordinate with production and operations teams to align maintenance schedules with business needs.

• Identify and allocate necessary resources, including labor, tools, and materials, for maintenance activities.

• Ensure timely availability of spare parts and consumables by working closely with procurement and inventory teams.

• Generate, prioritize, and track work orders in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

• Assign tasks to maintenance teams and monitor progress to ensure timely completion.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and performance metrics.

• Analyze data to identify trends, recurring issues, and areas for improvement.

• Collaborate with maintenance technicians, supervisors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of tasks.

• Communicate effectively with external vendors and contractors when outsourcing maintenance services.

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.

• Participate in safety audits and implement corrective actions as required.

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize maintenance processes and reduce downtime.

• Stay updated on industry best practices, new technologies, and tools for maintenance planning.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in Planning & Scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance processes, equipment, and tools.
• Proficiency in using CMMS and other scheduling software.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret technical data and metrics.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse teams.
• Problem-solving skills to address maintenance challenges efficiently.
• Fluent in English

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or instrument engineering, or any other related field.