Maintenance Planner

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Johor; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner in Johor to coordinate plant maintenance activities, minimize downtime, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will review work requests, prepare job plans, manage work orders in CMMS/SAP PM, and coordinate with operations and contractors to schedule preventive, corrective, and shutdown work. Candidates should have minimum 5 years in maintenance planning in process industries and be able to read basic engineering

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance planning and scheduling experience.
• Experience with CMMS/SAP PM (Plant Maintenance).
• Knowledge of work order management and job package preparation.
• Knowledge of resource planning including manpower, tools and materials.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure reliable plant operations and minimize downtime.
• Review work requests, prepare job plans covering manpower, materials, tools and safety requirements, and manage work orders in CMMS/SAP PM.
• Coordinate with MAC, operations, maintenance teams and contractors to schedule preventive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance.
• Analyze maintenance data to improve planning processes and equipment reliability.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Work order management

Resource planning

Cost estimation

Reading drawings

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