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