Sr/ Engineer Central Planning & Performance

Job title

Engineer Central Planning & Performance

Grade

-

Stream

Commercial & Downstream – RPI & Plastics

Function

Maintenance – Central Maintenance - Central Planning & Performance

Location

Oman - Suhar

Budget control

-

Reporting to

TL Central Planning & Performance

Direct reports

Job Purpose:

Provides technical maintenance expertise pertaining to Maintenance Performance Management & strategies  across RPI & Plastics  designated sites and all related operations, under TL Performance Management & strategies Maintenance scope’s, acting as team player for the timely and cost-effective maintenance of the RPI & Plastics’ assigned equipment and infrastructure during the execution of maintenance and minor projects, modifications in accordance with the technical standards to maintain the assets through:  (1) Prepares maintenance performance reports for all “RPI & Plastics facilities” and advises improvements recommendations / plans; in order to support maintenance function to meet cost-effective, timely and efficient manner. (2) CAPEX & OPEX budget, monitoring and control (3) Conducts periodic inventory reports analysis, spots abnormalities in demand & supply reports findings.

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 justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

RPI & Plastics Assets – Maintenance

Maintenance planning and scheduling:

Performance management:

Budget management:

Maintenance minor project management:

Safety and environmental compliance

Accountabilities: 

Performance Management & Strategies

Analysis of maintenance performance and initiates improvement / corrective actions.

Assist in developing draft for Functional KPIs.

Support in collecting Monthly progress updates, develop Stewardship report & assist to develop monthly Functional KPI scorecards On-time with Quality.

Develop special reports & Presentations on-demand as advised by Team Leader

Prepare, Analyze and Cascade Weekly Visibility Reports for all RPI & Plastics Plants.

Coordinate and align with maintenance departments to develop “Maintenance Policies, Processes and Procedures” and maintain documented.

Generate or assist in generation of any departmental reports as per management request, in a timely and accurate manner.

Budget

Provide support & Assistance in development of draft budget proposal as per guidelines received from finance Team (within time & quality submission).

Initiate budget requirements for all maintenance departments based on the scope/ volume of work.

Development of Monthly OpEx & CapEx Reports & submit to Team Leader for review.

Receive progress updates for CapEx projects from all Project Leaders & Compile data for PMO submission. (Progress & Cost)

Perform analysis for Maintenance Commitments & joint review with Execution teams for cleansing & control.

Budget reports, analysis to ensure that expense bookings are done under correct budget heads.

Conduct Analysis on Actual spent vs Solomon benchmark, develop strategies and action plans to improve in lagging areas (to next Quartile)

Focal point for Solomon studies regarding the maintenance function, leading the collection of data for the study inputs tables to be submitted to Operating Excellence team.

Reporting & Continuous Improvements

Prepare, Validate and issuance of periodic maintenance performance reports (daily, weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly…etc.)

Develop Performance reports and feedback in regard to maintenance performance, compliance monitoring to implemented work processes and issuance of recommendation to the execution teams.

Analysis of maintenance performance KPIs and identifying opportunities for improvements.

Maintain the maintenance department Policy, processes and procedures.

Budget reports and analysis to ensure that expense bookings are made under correct budget heads.

Monitoring the completion of MOCs under the maintenance function implementation and follow up with projects leaders on delays of implementation / closing.

Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of function / department systems, processes and practices, cost reduction and productivity improvement. (taking into consideration 'Industrial best practice')

Stakeholder

Conduct & chair periodic Staff meetings, prepare summary reports and provide daily updates on the performance of maintenance execution activities.

Regulatory & Compliance

Provide facilitation for external/ internal audits and follow-up of the action items assigned against maintenance function.

Inventory

Enhances stock set up levels to the optimal values, builds equipment BOM, promotes spares interchangeability, monitors replenishment and changes with impacts to inventory and targets demand-supply balance.

MRP review with the respective end users of the plant.

Review/ identification of critical Spare parts

Ensure that all critical spares are updated in SAP

Ensure the efficient consumption of existing inventory

Review of all received NSERs & issue recommendations

Implements analysis recommendations and prepare measures to rectify abnormalities i.e. high consumption rates, stock types & levels, obsolescence, impacts of commissioning/decommissioning, write-off, non-mover items …etc.

Coordinate with materials management & inventory teams to ensure spares availability, conduct stocking levels review, any improvement initiatives …. etc.

Key interactions

Internal: All Maintenance Heads, Team leads, Engineers, Planners, Procurement, Finance, People & Culture, QHSE

External: Auditors, Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers

Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education requirements

Minimum Qualification for this position is a degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrument Engineering or equivalent.

Language requirements 

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

Background and experience

5-8 years of relevant experience

Prior scheduling experience in a maintenance facility is a strong plus

Extensive experience in reporting, planning, and scheduling routine maintenance.

Expertise for budgeting and cost control.

Experience in planning techniques, scheduling & cost monitoring.

Experience in Performance management for maintenance & shutdown related jobs.

Experience in handling Maintenance Contracts and shutdown related jobs.

Background:

Knowledge in material specification, QA/QC, and international Codes & standards.

Knowledge of Budget / Estimation resources (internal and external) Cost Control

Knowledge of:

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Expertise in SAP- PM, MM & FM Module.

Primavera / Maximo / MS Project

Knowledgeable in HSE plans related to maintenance activities.

Knowledge in material specification, QA/QC, and international Codes & standards

Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integrations of information/ reports

Understanding of Process (P&IDs / PFDs) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.

Competencies and skills

Soft:

Excellent communication skills across all levels, both verbal and written.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Excellent organizational skills and have a strong attention to detail.

 Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a diversified and critical environment.

Able to build relationships between department staff and contractors with a focus on collaboration

Data analysis and report writing skills

Result oriented

Technical:

Computer Literacy including MS Office

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), SAP- PM Module. Primavera P6 / MSP.

Computer problem solving skills, ability to identify and resolve problems with appropriate resources

Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards.

Engineering Performance systems & Management strategy experience is a strong plus Strong technical background in maintenance

Ability to schedule major shutdown projects

Ability to align the requirements of operations and maintenance

Deep understanding of safety and environmental regulations Project management skills

Quality Assurance, Quality Control and HSE plans

International Standards and applicable codes

Scheduling and Procurement process