Maintenance Planning Engineer – Mechanical
501-2000
Industry
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare detailed maintenance activities (routine, preventive, and corrective) with full execution readiness
- Develop comprehensive work packs including job steps, manpower, materials, tools, and service requirements
- Perform accurate estimation of time, cost, and resources for maintenance jobs
- Execute maintenance planning activities using SAP PM/EAM, including work orders, task lists, and planning data
- Create and maintain maintenance master data (BOM, equipment, spare parts, and item specifications)
- Coordinate closely with operations, supply chain, procurement, and contractors for job execution
- Support maintenance contracts including scope development, technical evaluation, and contractor coordination
- Ensure availability of spares and materials aligned with maintenance schedules
- Monitor work progress and report KPIs on a weekly and monthly basis
- Support annual maintenance planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities
- Ensure full compliance with HSEQ standards and Permit to Work (PTW) systems
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance planning within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Fertilizer plants
- Strong hands-on experience in SAP PM / EAM (SAP S/4HANA is an advantage)
- Proven experience in work order planning, work pack preparation, and resource estimation
- Good understanding of plant maintenance execution and equipment
- Experience in spare parts planning, inventory coordination, and MRP-related activities
- Familiarity with HSEQ standards and PTW systems
- Strong communication and coordination skills
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Background in plant maintenance planning (not project planning or construction)
- Strong SAP user with hands-on experience in maintenance transactions and planning
- Experience working in operating plants with structured maintenance systems
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to anticipate execution challenges
- Able to work independently and coordinate across multiple departments
Important Notes
Only candidates with relevant plant maintenance experience will be considered
Locally available candidates in Qatar are required
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
JOB SUMMARY
Maintenance Planning Engineer – Mechanical