Maintenance Planner

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Johor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate and optimize maintenance activities across plant operations.

The role requires coordinating field checks, job planning, and resource allocation to ensure reliable production. Responsibilities include managing work orders in CMMS/SAP PM, preparing comprehensive job packages, and collaborating with operations, MAC, and contractors for preventive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Experience with CMMS and SAP PM (Plant Maintenance).
• Experience in work order management and job package preparation.
• Knowledge of resource planning (manpower, tools, materials).
• Basic knowledge of cost estimation and contracting.
• Good understanding of plant equipment including rotating, electrical, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure reliable plant operations.
• Review work requests, conduct field checks, and prepare job plans covering manpower, materials, tools, and safety requirements.
• Manage work orders in CMMS/SAP PM and ensure resources are available before start.
• Collaborate with MAC, operations, maintenance teams, and contractors to schedule preventive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance.
• Analyze maintenance data, monitor performance, and improve planning processes to reduce downtime and costs.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Field checks

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Resource planning

Tools

CMMS

SAP PM

Job description

Minimum Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in maintenance planning and scheduling, preferably in oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, or process plant environments.

Scope of Works:

• Responsible for planning and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure reliable plant operations and minimize downtime.
• The role includes reviewing work requests, conducting field checks, and preparing job plans covering manpower, materials, tools, and safety requirements.
• Maintenance Planners also prepare job packages, manage work orders in CMMS/SAP, and ensure all required resources are available before work starts.
• Work closely with MAC, operations, maintenance teams, and contractors to plan and schedule preventive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance activities based on production requirements.
• Analyze maintenance data, monitor performance, and improve planning processes to enhance equipment reliability, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with safety requirements.

• Conversant in:
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling
• Experience with CMMS/SAP PM (Plant Maintenance)
• Experience in work order management and job package preparation
• Knowledge of resource planning, including manpower, tools, and materials
• Basic knowledge of cost estimation and contracting

Technical Knowledge:

• Good understanding of plant equipment and systems, including rotating equipment, electrical, and instrumentation
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance concepts
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling
• Ability to develop detailed job plans and work orders
• Experience planning preventive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance
• Ability to sequence tasks and estimate work duration, manpower, tools, and materials