Maintenance Planning Engineer at Sayed Farms Limited

Job Purpose

• To plan, schedule, and optimize all maintenance activities (preventive, predictive, and corrective) for feed mill equipment, ensuring maximum equipment availability, reliability, and operational efficiency while minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.

Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules.
• Develop detailed job plans including manpower, tools, materials, and spare parts requirements.
• Prioritize maintenance tasks based on equipment criticality and operational needs.

Work Order Management:

• Create, track, and close work orders using Excel and CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo).
• Ensure proper documentation of all maintenance activities.
• Monitor maintenance backlog and ensure timely execution of tasks.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as downtime, MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Prepare periodic maintenance reports and dashboards.
• Identify trends and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

Reliability & Root Cause Analysis:

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring equipment failures.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance equipment reliability.

Spare Parts & Inventory Management:

• Ensure availability of critical spare parts for maintenance activities.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels to avoid stock-outs or overstocking.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely replenishment.

Coordination & Communication:

• Liaise with production, maintenance, and procurement teams to align maintenance activities with operational requirements.
• Participate in planning meetings and provide maintenance insights.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and other safety standards.
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance planning within an industrial environment.
• Experience in feed mills, FMCG, or food processing industries is an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in CMMS systems (e.g., SAP PM, IBM Maximo).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (data analysis, reporting, dashboards).
• Solid understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of equipment reliability and maintenance best practices.

Soft Skills:

• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Working Conditions:

• Combination of office-based planning and field/site activities.
• May require working during shutdowns, weekends, or emergency maintenance situations.