Maintenance Planner

Eram Talent; Abqaiq; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking a Maintenance Planner for a prestigious oil & gas opportunity in Saudi Arabia. The role ensures efficient operation and reliability of equipment through effective maintenance planning and scheduling, aiming to minimize downtime and meet high safety standards.

You will plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities, develop detailed plans and timelines, and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure safe, compliant execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related diploma.
• Certification in Planning and Scheduling (CPSP) or equivalent.
• Experience in maintenance and shutdown planning.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience in oil & gas or petrochemical industries preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills; Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Develop detailed job plans, resource allocation, and timelines.
• Ensure maintenance plans align with operational and safety standards.
• Utilize SAP or equivalent ERP systems for planning and reporting.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and procurement teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

CPSP Certification

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for a Maintenance Planner for a prestigious opportunity in the Oil & Gas sector in Saudi Arabia. As a Maintenance Planner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation and reliability of equipment through effective maintenance planning and scheduling. Your expertise will contribute to minimizing downtime and optimizing the maintenance processes, ensuring adherence to the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Develop detailed job plans, resource allocation, and timelines.
• Ensure maintenance plans align with operational and safety standards.
• Utilize SAP or equivalent ERP systems for maintenance planning and reporting.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and procurement teams to ensure smooth execution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related diploma).
• Certification in Planning and Scheduling (CPSP or equivalent).
• Proven experience in maintenance and shutdown planning.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience in oil & gas or petrochemical industries preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Good knowledge of data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.