Role Overview The Maintenance Planner – Scheduler is responsible for planning, organizing, and scheduling maintenance activities to ensure proactive and efficient execution of all maintenance work. The role focuses on maximizing equipment availability, minimizing unplanned downtime, and optimizing the use of maintenance resources through effective coordination with production and relevant stakeholders. ________________________________________ Qualifications & Experience • Technical diploma or engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) • 5–10 years of maintenance experience in industrial or manufacturing environments • At least 2–3 years of experience in a planning or scheduling role is preferred • Experience in heavy or process industries is an advantage ________________________________________ Technical Requirements • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical maintenance systems • Knowledge of preventive and reliability-centered maintenance concepts • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals • Understanding of equipment criticality and maintenance strategies ________________________________________ Core Competencies • Strong planning and organizational skills • Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities • Effective coordination and communication skills • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload efficiently • Continuous improvement and results-driven mindset ________________________________________ Digital Capabilities • Proficiency in CMMS systems (work orders, PM plans, asset history) • Basic knowledge of ERP systems related to spare parts and procurement • Good working knowledge of Excel and reporting tools ________________________________________ Language Requirements • English: Professional working proficiency • Kurdish: Native or fluent ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities • Develop detailed job plans for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities • Define scope, task sequences, tools, spare parts, labor requirements, and estimated durations • Build and manage daily and weekly maintenance schedules in coordination with production and maintenance teams • Balance maintenance workload with available manpower and production constraints • Ensure maintenance activities are executed within planned windows to minimize operational impact • Maintain and optimize preventive maintenance plans and frequencies based on equipment criticality • Track PM compliance and escalate risks of missed or delayed maintenance activities • Maintain a prioritized and controlled maintenance backlog • Ensure availability of required spare parts, tools, and materials before scheduling work • Coordinate with warehouse and procurement teams for material readiness • Maintain accurate CMMS data, including work order history and PM records • Monitor maintenance KPIs and provide regular performance reports • Analyze trends related to downtime, failures, and maintenance performance • Support root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives • Improve maintenance maturity from reactive to planned and predictive approaches ________________________________________ Stakeholder Interface • Maintenance Manager • Maintenance Inspector • Maintenance Technicians • Production Supervisors • QHSE Department • OEM Service Providers • Equipment Suppliers ________________________________________ Performance Metrics (KPIs) • Preventive maintenance compliance rate (%) • Planned vs. unplanned maintenance ratio • Reduction in repeat equipment failures • Breakdown incidents linked to PM gaps • Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) improvement • Maintenance backlog (weeks) • Schedule adherence (%) • Quality of maintenance planning and execution • PM audit compliance results • Safety performance during maintenance activities ________________________________________ Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards is mandatory. All maintenance planning and execution activities must align with our client’s HSE policies, ensuring safe operations and zero harm.