Maintenance Planner

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling:

 Oversee tracking of all equipment.

 Schedule, and coordinate planned maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) activities.

 Manage and prioritize work orders, ensuring accurate documentation and execution of maintenance and inspection tasks.

 Utilize Equipment Service Requests (ESRs) to plan, track, and close maintenance and service tasks.

 Plan equipment shutdowns and service intervals in collaboration with field operations and drilling schedules.

Service, Work Orders & Inspections

 Schedule and coordinate routine inspections and service intervals, and ensure their completion (e.g., work orders, crane inspections, pressure vessels, fire inspections, DOT and safety compliance).

 Maintain accurate records of all maintenance work performed, including documentation of corrective actions.

 Interface with field personnel and supervisors to gather feedback and adjust schedules as needed.

Inventory & Parts:

 Ensure critical spares and parts are available to support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

 Collaborate with supply chain and warehouse teams to maintain accurate inventory levels and forecast usage.

 Provide input on inventory planning, parts kitting, and reorder thresholds based on usage data and failure trends.

Warranty & Component Failure Management

 Track and manage warranty claims for parts and equipment to ensure cost recovery.

 Log and analyze component failures to identify trends, or recurring issues.

Trend Analysis & Reporting

 Monitor and report on premature failure trends.

Equipment Damage Reporting

 Create and distribute Equipment Damage Reports.

 Use damage data to develop prevention strategies and reduce repeat incidents.

Qualifications & Experience:

 Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in maintenance planning, preferably in drilling, oil & gas, or heavy equipment industries.

 Strong knowledge of drilling equipment, hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and rotating equipment.

 Proficient in MS Office Suite. Preferred ERP systems experience.

 Familiarity with warranty management, component lifecycle tracking, and reliability principles.

Skills & Competencies:

 High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.

 Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and propose actionable solutions.

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for coordination across departments and with external vendors.

 Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.