Maintenance Planner

PE Global (UK); Tipperary; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global (UK) is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner/Coordinator to own and optimize the Annual Shutdown planning, scheduling, and CM/PM backlog management across site operations.

You will develop detailed work plans, procure materials, liaise with contractors, and generate KPI reports with the Maintenance & Reliability team, ensuring safe, compliant execution.

Qualifications

• Electrical or instrumentation craft/engineering qualification required.
• Experience planning maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Proficiency with SAP and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Own planning and scheduling for Annual Summer Shutdown.
• Develop detailed work plans and procurement lists.
• Coordinate with engineering, contractors and internal teams.
• Review CM backlogs and ensure data accuracy.
• Generate KPI reports for maintenance performance.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering or Craft qualification

Tools

SAP

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Principal Accountabilities:

Reporting to the API Maintenance & Reliability Lead will have specific responsibility for the ownership and successful operation of the following M&I business processes.

• Under the direction to the API Maintenance & Reliability Lead assist in the overall development, implementation and day to day operation of the Maintenance system.
• Development of the PPM system including writing job plans and developing maintenance frequencies. Liaises with the Maintenance & Reliability Engineer on implementation of the PdM program.
• Operation and execution of the PPM Change Control System.
• In conjunction with the API Maintenance Manager and API Operations Scheduler
• Coordinating the Work Scheduling process to ensure site specific targets on PM & CM backlog management are achieved.
• May act as a second level ‘Gatekeeper’ after the Operations Gatekeeper to review incoming work requests ensuring data accuracy, correct work type and to manage CM Backlogs.
• Actively plans CM work orders by visiting job sites, booking/ordering materials, writing task lists, performing risk assessments etc.
• Works closely with contract providers to plan work requests that require vendor assistant e.g. Mechanical & Electrical contractors.
• Works closely with the Maintenance & Reliability Engineer to develop and communicate relevant KPI’s for the maintenance team e.g. PPM Compliance %, Overdue PM’s, Schedule Adherence, MTBF,
• Planning, estimating, co-ordinating all aspects of maintenance and project activities associated with the Annual Summer Shutdown.
• Support the API Maintenance & Reliability Lead in the development of the equipment annual review and support the Maintenance & Reliability Engineer in the development of periodic OOT trend report.
• Support and assist the API Maintenance & Reliability Lead to implement maintenance best practice methodologies/technologies including LSS processes e.g. creation of standard work for routine maintenance activities.
• Liaise with Project Engineering and the Maintenance & Reliability Engineer on criticality assessments and developing new maintenance strategies/plans for new assets.

Plant Annual Shutdown Planning process:

• Carries out all planning and scheduling for the Annual Summer Shutdown. The Planner completes the following activities: –
• Schedules shutdown review meetings between all departmental and contract groups.
• Develops detailed work plans and schedules for all departmental and contract work activities.
• Procures material, tools and equipment for work activities.
• Plans and schedules contract work groups.
• Co-ordinates and plans all interrelated departmental and contract work activities.
• Co-ordinates and plans plant and equipment availability with IPT Mechanical Coordinator and the Utilities co-ordinator.
• Compiles Maintenance shutdown report for inclusion in site report.

Core Competencies

Technical:

• Electrical installation practices and maintenance
• Piping installation practices and maintenance
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics
• Planning and Scheduling Maintenance
• Site Plant and Machinery Database
• Process Operations
• Safety, GMP, Environmental and Validation Permits, Policies and Procedures
• Company Engineering Standards
• Vendor Limitations
• Contractor Capabilities

Business:

• Communication Skills, Written, Oral and Presentation
• Reading and understanding engineering drawings.
• Estimating skills (labour and materials).
• Team and Interpersonal Skills
• Planning, Organising & sourcing Skills
• Safety Assessment Skills
• Sensitivity and Listening Skills
• Proficiency in the use of the following computer/software systems:
• SAP, Word, Excel, Powerpoint,

Leadership:

• To focus on customer needs
• To integrate ideas and collaborate with others
• Ability to organise and plan work assignments.
• Make judgement on setting priorities and achieve deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and meet individual and group objectives.

Educational Requirements:

• Electrical and Instrument Craft or Mechanical Craft or Engineering Qualification.