Planning Technician

United Manpower / United-MP; Qatar; On-site; QAR 960,000 - 1,440,000; Full time

Job summary

United Manpower in Qatar seeks an experienced Planning Technician for refinery, petrochemical or Oil & Gas plant maintenance projects. You will join the Planning Team to develop job packs, scopes, work steps and resource estimates, ensuring accurate maintenance planning for shutdown activities.

You will read P&IDs and engineering drawings, prepare detailed work requirements and perform Job Safety Analysis to support safe, efficient execution.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Trade Certificate in any Engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5 years of field experience in maintenance within a refinery, petrochemical, or Oil & Gas plant.
• Gulf/Middle East experience is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Good knowledge of plant safety standards and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with SAP PM/MM.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Planning Team to develop job packs for shutdown activities.
• Develop job scopes, work steps, and estimate manpower and resource requirements.
• Identify required spare parts and materials for each job.
• Read and interpret complex P&IDs, engineering drawings, specifications, and OEM documents.
• Develop detailed work requirements and job plans.
• Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and prepare relevant documentation.
• Follow up and complete work order close-out activities, ensuring accurate maintenance records.
• Assist planners in using SAP PM/MM functionalities and tools for job planning and scheduling.

Skills

Planning

Maintenance planning

P&ID interpretation

English proficiency

Education

Diploma or Trade Certificate in Engineering

Tools

SAP PM/MM

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Planning Technician with a strong background in refinery, petrochemical, or Oil & Gas plant maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Planning Team to develop job packs for shutdown activities.
• Develop job scopes, work steps, and estimate manpower and resource requirements.
• Identify required spare parts and materials for each job.
• Read and interpret complex P&IDs, engineering drawings, specifications, and OEM documents.
• Develop detailed work requirements and job plans.
• Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and prepare relevant documentation.
• Follow up and complete work order close-out activities, ensuring accurate maintenance records.
• Assist planners in using SAP PM/MM functionalities and tools for job planning and scheduling.

Requirements

• Diploma or Trade Certificate in any Engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5 years of field experience in maintenance within a refinery, petrochemical, or Oil & Gas plant.
• Gulf/Middle East experience is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Good knowledge of plant safety standards and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with SAP PM/MM.
• Ability to prepare technical documents, work instructions, and procedures.