Sr. Planning Engineer

The Senior Maintenance Planning Engineer is responsible for optimizing equipment reliability, minimizing unplanned downtime, and ensuring efficient resource allocation within our industrial and manufacturing operations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive maintenance and shutdown planning schedules for plant equipment and machinery.
• Coordinate with maintenance, production, and utilities teams to ensure effective execution of planned activities.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance plans aligned with operational requirements.
• Monitor progress of maintenance work orders and ensure completion within the planned timeframe.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify recurring equipment issues and recommend preventive actions.
• Support planning and execution of major shutdowns, overhauls, and plant upgrades.
• Maintain accurate planning data within the ERP/CMMS system (e.g., Dynamics AX).
• Review maintenance backlog and prioritize tasks based on criticality and operational impact.
• Coordinate spare parts requirements with the procurement and warehouse teams.
• Track equipment performance indicators such as MTBF, MTTR, and downtime analysis.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, tools, and materials during maintenance activities.
• Participate in root cause analysis for major equipment failures.
• Support budgeting activities related to maintenance and technical projects.
• Prepare periodic planning and performance reports for technical management.
• Continuously improve maintenance planning processes to enhance plant reliability and operational efficiency.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• B.S in Industrial Engineering or any related field.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in the same field.
• Critical-thinking skills.
• Computer skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English.