Planning officer - Mechanical

Job Title:

Planning Officer – Mechanical

Location: MUB – Offshore
Rotation: 42 Days On / 21 Days Off

The Planning Officer – Mechanical will be responsible for preparing and managing maintenance plans and schedules based on long-term, mid-term, and Annual Work Schedules (AWS). The role ensures effective coordination between operations and maintenance teams to optimize equipment reliability and minimize downtime in offshore Oil & Gas operations.

• Prepare annual, monthly, and weekly maintenance plans and schedules.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams to avoid production impact.
• Prioritize tasks based on safety, criticality, and resource availability.
• Create and manage work orders in CMMS.
• Track backlog and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
• Review work orders to ensure proper allocation of manpower, materials, tools, and instructions.
• Utilize repair history and condition monitoring data to develop accurate job scopes.
• Lead job plan discussions and schedule work based on resource availability.
• Ensure adherence to approved maintenance procedures and policies.

• Degree (B.Sc. /
  
  B.Tech / B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of maintenance planning experience, including at least 3 years in Oil & Gas in a Planning/Scheduler role.
• Experience as a Planning Officer in I&C maintenance is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling techniques
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, CMMS, and related planning software
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills