Job title: Engineer Central Planning & System
Company: OQ
Job description: Job titleEngineer Central Planning & SystemGradeFunctionOMTDepartmentMaintenanceLocationOman – SalalahBudget controlNilReporting toManager Performance & SystemsDirect reports0Job purposeProvides 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 / profitability with a sufficient organizational capability for business continuity while identifying & developing talent people to as feeder for OQ 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/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/ 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/ 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 interactionsInternal: OQBI Maintenance Managers & Engineers, Planners, Operations Managers,External: Contractors, Vendors & SuppliersNotable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.Education requirementsMinimum Qualification for this position is a bachelor’s degree in mechanical / Electrical / Instrument Engineering or equivalent.Language requirementsExcellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic – Native (desirable)Background and experienceCompetencies 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 / 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 / Maximo / 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 / PFDs) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals
- Result oriented
- Budget / 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/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/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
Job Req ID: 56381Date: Jun 2, 2025Location:Salalah, OMEntity: OQ Methanol(SFZ) LLCBusiness Unit: Operations OQBIDivision: Operations OQBICountry/Region: OM
Expected salary:
Location: Salalah, Dhofar
Job date: Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:38:41 GMT
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