The Planner is responsible for organizing, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance, repair, and project activities to ensure the effective use of manpower, materials, and equipment. This position involves preparing detailed work plans, tracking job progress, maintaining maintenance records, and ensuring that all mechanical work is executed safely, efficiently, and according to company standards. The Planner acts as the central link between the engineering, operations, and maintenance teams, ensuring optimal resource allocation and minimal downtime.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, plan, and schedule preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities

Prepare detailed work orders, job plans, and resource requirements for mechanical and maintenance tasks

Coordinate with supervisors, engineers, and procurement to ensure timely availability of materials, spare parts, and tools

Review maintenance requests and prioritize tasks based on operational needs and equipment criticality

Maintain and update maintenance records, logs, and technical documentation in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Monitor progress of maintenance work and ensure adherence to schedules and safety standards

Estimate labor, material, and equipment costs for mechanical projects or maintenance jobs

Identify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency, reliability, and equipment performance

Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards in planning and execution

Prepare reports on maintenance performance, backlogs, and equipment reliability metrics

Support shutdown and turnaround planning by developing detailed work scopes, manpower schedules, and sequencing plans

Communicate with contractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and accurate work coordination