Engineering Planner

The main purpose of this role is to ensure that maintenance activities are effectively organized and executed to maximize the reliability, availability, and performance of equipment and facilities.

• Develop and manage maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize resource utilization.
• Ensure availability of tools, materials, and personnel for maintenance tasks.
• Implement preventive maintenance strategies to reduce equipment failures and extend asset lifespan.
• Prioritize maintenance activities based on operational needs and equipment criticality.

• Ensure maintenance practices comply with safety regulations and industry standards
• Assist maintenance manager with departmental health and safety compliance
• Ensure all contractor safety files are in order and up to date.

• Create, issue, and track work orders for maintenance tasks
• Ensure work orders are completed accurately and on time.

• Allocate personnel, tools, and materials for maintenance tasks.

• Analyse maintenance data to identify trends and improvement areas.
• Prepare reports on maintenance activities, including performance metrics and KPIs.
• Compile breakdown reports and investigations.
• Report daily maintenance activities and progress to stakeholders and maintenance manager.

• Communicate with stakeholders to align maintenance priorities with business goals.
• Plan and communicate with contractors for scheduled maintenance

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs
• Update maintenance management systems with relevant information

• Participate in safety forums created by SOILL for example safety meetings and safety talks
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at SOILL
• Distribute safety information as and when required
• Always wear protective clothing (where applicable)

• Technical diploma or equivalent
• Certifications in maintenance planning or reliability are advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years in maintenance planning, scheduling, or related engineering maintenance roles.
• Hands-on exposure to work order management, and resource allocation.
• Analytical ability for data-driven decision-making and trend analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office

• Analytical and problem-solving
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities
• Document management
• Effective communication with all stakeholders
• Continuous improvement mindset