106126 - Plant Maintenance Planner

Amiantit; Dammam; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized manufacturing company in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Plant Maintenance Planner to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime through effective scheduling of maintenance activities. The ideal candidate should have a BSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience in maintenance planning. This role involves coordinating with multiple departments and ensuring accurate data management while promoting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related maintenance planning or maintenance coordination role.
• Strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance processes.
• Experience working with CMMS systems for planning, scheduling, and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Production, and Stores to prepare detailed job plans.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in plant reliability and maintenance efficiency.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Corrective maintenance

Coordination

Communication

Education

BSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Job Overview

The Plant Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, prioritizing, and scheduling preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure high equipment reliability and minimal production downtime. This role coordinates closely with Maintenance, Production, and Stores to prepare detailed job plans, determine material requirements, maintain accurate CMMS data, and support continuous improvement initiatives in plant reliability and maintenance efficiency.

Qualifications

• BSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related maintenance planning or maintenance coordination role.
• Strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance processes.
• Experience working with CMMS systems for planning, scheduling, and data entry.
• Ability to prepare job plans, estimate resources, and determine material and tool requirements.
• Strong coordination and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Good understanding of plant equipment, maintenance practices, and reliability principles.