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