Central Maintenance Department Planner

- Follow company rules and regulations including leave policies, working hours, shift schedules, and safety instructions, as well as Authority/Ministry requirements. - Prepare job lists and time schedules for planned down-day activities in coordination with the Chief Engineer Electrical/mechanical & Automation and arrange external service agencies or OEM service engineers for specialized jobs. - Prepare annual shutdown job requirements with the Chief Engineer – Electrical/mechanical & Automation and arrange external manpower or contractors and required spares for major jobs. - Plan and arrange required spares, services, and contractors for annual shutdown activities. - Possess thorough technical knowledge of EAF-based steel plant equipment. - Study system and equipment drawings and select appropriate tools for special or critical jobs in coordination with the Chief Engineer – Electrical/mechanical & Automation and follow up with the Purchase Department for procurement. - Coordinate with Purchase to locate alternate brands or manufacturers for required commercial items. - Coordinate with production, maintenance, and safety teams to align maintenance schedules with operational priorities. - Prepare annual electrical/mechanical and automation spares, consumables, and tools lists in coordination with the Chief Engineer – Electrical/mechanical & Automation. - Prepare purchase requisitions for spares, consumables, and tools according to required schedules in coordination with the Chief Engineer – Electrical/mechanical & Automation. - Follow up with the Purchase Department to support timely procurement of spares, consumables, and tools. - Report backlog status and planning performance and recommend areas that may require improvement. - Coordinate with the Chief Engineer – Electrical/mechanical & Automation and the Purchase department to explore alternate or local vendors for spares and follow up on actions that may reduce maintenance cost. - Coordinate preparation of work orders, spare parts requests, and electrical/mechanical documentation. - Perform other tasks and duties assigned by the superior. - Coordinate with the Chief Engineer – Electrical/mechanical & Automation in compiling maintenance budget inputs for spares, services/contractors, modifications, improvement projects, and civil/building requirements. - Ensure full compliance with all safety directives issued by Management. - Audit electrical/mechanical records, test reports, and complete work orders to verify compliance with standards. - Develop multiple suppliers for each major spare/item who are technically suitable