Maintenance Planning Engineer – Electrical
Location
Mesaieed, Qatar
Work Pattern
5 days per week / 8 hours per day
Contract Type
5 years (with possibility of extension)
Start Date
ASAP
Overview
We are seeking a Maintenance Planning Engineer (Electrical) to coordinate, plan, and optimise maintenance activities for plant equipment. The role focuses on improving equipment reliability, ensuring maintenance work is executed efficiently, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a safe and compliant manner.
The successful candidate will work closely with production, maintenance teams, and contractors to ensure resources, materials, and spares are available, and maintenance activities are executed on time and to the required standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan daily maintenance activities to ensure “right-first-time” execution and maximise equipment reliability
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Develop preventive maintenance schedules and detailed work plans based on daily work requests
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Prepare work packs for each maintenance order, including resource estimates for manpower, materials, and services
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Coordinate and review planned work methods, procedures, and spare parts inventory
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Participate in maintenance contract management, including scope definition, technical evaluation, and contractor coordination
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Verify and process contractor invoices and ensure service delivery as per requirements
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Communicate with end-users and supply chain teams to ensure spares and materials availability, including master data management in ERP/SAP systems
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Perform periodic inventory reviews and buffer stock adjustments in coordination with end-users
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Provide regular work progress reports and key performance indicator data to superiors
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Forecast annual maintenance requirements and costs, ensuring resources and materials are planned for timely and cost-effective execution
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Maintain accurate records in the CMMS and ensure compliance with company procedures, HSEQ policies, and life-saving rules
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (12+4 years)
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Minimum 5 years relevant experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Fertilizer industries
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Hands-on experience in maintenance planning using ERP systems, preferably SAP S4-HANA, including work order planning, purchase requisitions, service orders, and master data management
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Knowledge of permit to work (PTW) systems, HSEQ procedures, and standard operating procedures
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Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks
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Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
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Good knowledge of safe practices and working with hazardous materials
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Commitment to quality, safety, and environmental standards