Engineer Central Planning & System

Job title

Engineer Central Planning & System

Grade

Function

OMT

Department

Maintenance

Location

Oman - Salalah

Budget control

Nil

Reporting to

Manager Performance & Systems   

Direct reports

0

Job purpose

Provides technical engineering expertise pertaining Central Maintenance Planning & Support Systems works, across OQBI  designated sites and all related operations, under Manager Performance & System scope’s, as Technical Service provider of maintenance and execution of minor projects, modifications in accordance with the technical standards set by TS to maintain the assets through; (1) Execute maintenance planning activities and shutdown to assets & products, (2)  development, sue and update the SAP Maintenance database system for the maintenance and inspection contract activities , (3) Prepare reports and implementation plans / coordination for minor maintenance works in the designated areas; in order to ensure maximum availability of plant at all times, optimizing the cost, time & resource utilization, minimizing the down time and meeting the operational targets that support  the gross margin or profitability with a sufficient organizational capability for business continuity while identifying & developing talent people to as feeder for OQBI talent pipeline.

The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justification’s, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Coordination with concerned discipline engineers to prepare detailed specifications, scope of work and ensure optimum use of resources.
• Participation in identifying & arranging maintenance works beyond in-house resources and need to be contracted out.
• Leads daily maintenance planning meetings to discuss & coordinate schedules, timing, and critical & priority work, identifying manpower and equipment requirements.
• Monitor & guide planners to prepare maintenance plans, schedules with sufficient resources requirements for all maintenance activities. Analyse the performance indicators, and recommend solutions to catch-up for lagging areas.
• Review job plans in the CMMS system giving job estimates showing sequence of steps, manpower requirements, man-hour requirements and any materials or equipment needed
• Monitors and coordinate work executor’s compliance to routine maintenance or SD planned.
• Review & adjusts planned maintenance schedules to maximize efficiency and discusses or resolves of actual time from schedule time.
• Monitor the progress of the planned maintenance activities and update contractor’s performance.
• Conduct audit backlog, update estimates, and ensure maintenance orders are charged under correct WBS or cost centers.
• Proactively resolves issues during all phases of the schedule maintenance (including scope development & start up to completion of shutdown/maintenance activities).
• Involves in procurement process by preparation of detailed scope of works and liaising with contracts management & execution teams.
• Arranges for planning or preparations Shutdown related for jobs. Keep the packages ready in view of materials, resources & other requirements to take-up the jobs in any opportunity.
• Ensures that all temporary & permanent solutions are being planned & executed in coordination with execution teams for the Inspection generated work requests.
• Mange SAP Master Data for Maintenance function

Key interactions

Internal: OQBI Maintenance Managers & Engineers, Planners, Operations Managers,

External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers

Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education requirements

Minimum Qualification for this position is a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or Electrical or Instrument Engineering or equivalent.

Language requirements 

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) & Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

• Engineer: 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Sr. Engineer: 8 + years of relevant experience

Both:

• Relevant experience in similar role for Central Planning System (Oil & Gas or Petrochemical or Refinery Plant experience preferred).
• Engineering Planning strategy experience is a strong plus.
• Good experience in Performance management for maintenance & shutdown related jobs.
• Knowledge of :
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Expertise in SAP- PM, MM & FM Module.
  • Primavera or Maximo or MS Project
• Extensive experience in planning, scheduling of routine maintenance.
• Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards.
• Good experience in handling of Maintenance Contracts and shutdown related jobs.
• Expertise for budgeting and cost control.
• Good knowledge in Quality Assurance, Quality Control and HSE plans.
• Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports
• Knowledgeable in HSE plans related to maintenance activities.
• Understanding of Process (P&IDs or PFDs) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals
• Result oriented
• Budget or Estimation
• Good knowledge in Quality Assurance, Quality Control and HSE plans.
• International Standards and applicable codes
• Scheduling and Procurement process
• Prior scheduling experience in a maintenance facility is a strong plus
• Resources (internal and external) Cost Control
• Knowledge in material specification, QA or QC and international Codes & standards

Soft:

• Requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong leadership skills as well as the ability to communicate across all levels.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and have a strong attention to detail. Communication
• Data analysis and report writing skills

Technical:

• Computer problem solving skills, ability to identify and resolve problems with appropriate resources Expertise in SAP- PM Module. Primavera P6 / MSP, M/S Office.
• Excellent knowledge & skills in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Experience in planning techniques, scheduling & cost monitoring.
• Knowledge in material specification, QA or QC and international Codes & standards.
• Ability to schedule major shutdown projects
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a diversified and critical environment.
• Ability to align the requirements of operations and maintenance
• Able to build relationships within department staff and contractors with a focus on collaboration.
• High level of understanding and hands on experience in budgeting and cost control