Process Maintenance Foreman (Planner)

About the role

The Process Maintenance Foreman (Planner) is responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities for the process plant, ensuring equipment reliability and safe operation. The role supports work groups, manages resources, and coordinates with purchasing and stores to keep parts and supplies available.

Key responsibilities

• Manage work requests: validate, prioritize, convert to work orders, and maintain the backlog.
• Fully plan work orders, defining scope, resources, parts, tools, safety requirements, and cost estimates.
• Schedule work orders, generate reports, and distribute weekly schedules to stakeholders.
• Oversee shutdown planning, critical path identification, and integration of work orders into MS Project.
• Coordinate contractor activities, track purchases, manage invoices, and ensure coding aligns with budgeting tools.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or HND) with at least 4 years of process plant experience.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance principles, work‑management processes, and planning/scheduling techniques.
• Proficiency with CMMS (Ellipse/SAP) and ability to prioritize jobs effectively.
• Excellent teamwork attitude and commitment to company values and safety standards.

Required skills

• CMMS operation (Ellipse/SAP)
• Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project
• Condition‑Based Maintenance techniques: Vibration Analysis, Thermography, Oil Analysis
• Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)