Dewatering Plant - Planner, DWP & Pipeline Maintenance Planning

The purpose of this position is:

This role is responsible for developing and executing structured, reliable, and risk-based maintenance planning strategies for Dewatering Plant (DWP) and Pipeline systems to ensure optimal asset availability, reliability, and integrity throughout the asset lifecycle.

The Maintenance Planning Engineer ensures that all maintenance activities are properly planned, scheduled, and coordinated in alignment with HSSE standards, operational priorities, and asset criticality requirements.

The key duties and responsibilities of this position are:

1. Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
   1. Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance plans for all DWP and pipeline assets.
   2. Prepare detailed weekly, monthly, and shutdown maintenance schedules based on asset criticality and operational priorities.
   3. Ensure all work orders are fully planned, including scope, manpower, materials, tools, access, and safety requirements prior to execution.
2. CMMS Management (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
   1. Utilize and maintain the CMMS (SAP) to support effective maintenance work management.
   2. Manage the full lifecycle of work orders: creation, planning, scheduling, execution tracking, and closure.
   3. Ensure high-quality and accurate data entry in the CMMS to support reliability analysis and decision-making.
   4. Monitor and control maintenance backlog to maintain an optimal workload balance.
3. Asset Reliability & Maintenance Strategy
   1. Develop and implement maintenance strategies based on reliability principles such as RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance) and risk-based approaches.
   2. Identify critical equipment and potential failure modes (e.g., pumps, valves, pipelines, filtration systems).
   3. Drive predictive and condition-based maintenance programs to minimize unplanned downtime and improve system reliability.
4. Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
   1. Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders, including:
      • Maintenance Execution Teams
      • Operations (DWP & Pipeline)
      • Engineering and Reliability Teams
      • HSSE Department
   2. Collaborate effectively with external and cross-functional parties, including:
      • Supply Chain Management (SCM) for material planning, procurement, and spare parts availability
      • Contractors and service providers
      • Other departments/divisions to ensure alignment of maintenance plans with operational and business priorities.
   3. Ensure all stakeholders are aligned on schedule, scope, risks, and resource requirements before execution.
5. Shutdown & Major Maintenance Planning
   1. Develop comprehensive plans for plant shutdowns and major maintenance activities.
   2. Coordinate critical resources such as contractors, specialized tools, and heavy equipment.
   3. Conduct risk assessments and ensure all safety, operational, and logistical constraints are incorporated into planning.
6. Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
   1. Analyze key maintenance performance indicators, including:
      • Equipment Availability
      • MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure)
      • MTTR (Mean Time to Repair)
   2. Identify trends, recurring failures, and performance gaps.
   3. Propose and implement improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and optimize maintenance costs.
7. Spare Parts & Materials Planning
   1. Identify and define critical spare parts requirements for DWP and pipeline assets.
   2. Work closely with Supply Chain Management (SCM) to ensure timely procurement and availability of materials.
   3. Optimize inventory levels based on consumption patterns and asset criticality.
8. HSSE & Compliance
   1. Ensure all maintenance plans comply with HSSE standards, regulations, and safe work practices.
   2. Incorporate permit requirements, isolation procedures, and risk control measures into all maintenance plans.
   3. Support HSSE audits and compliance initiatives related to maintenance and asset integrity.
9. Documentation & Reporting
   1. Prepare structured maintenance reports, including weekly plans, monthly performance reports, and shutdown reports.
   2. Ensure all maintenance documentation is accurate, complete, and properly maintained for asset lifecycle management and audit purposes.

The background, education, and work experience needed to succeed in this job are:

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related disciplines, including:

1. Mechanical Engineering
2. Electrical Engineering
3. Industrial Engineering
4. Statistics (Statistical Engineering / Applied Statistics)

Experience

1. Minimum 2–5 years of experience in maintenance planning or maintenance engineering.
2. Experience in mining, mineral processing, oil & gas, or other heavy industries is preferred.
3. Experience with pumping systems, pipelines, or process plant maintenance is highly advantageous.

Core Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Characters)

1. Technical Competencies
   1. Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
   2. SAP
   3. Reliability Engineering (RCM, FMEA)
   4. Rotating Equipment and Pipeline Systems
   5. Shutdown Planning and Execution
   6. Asset Integrity Management
2. Behavioral Competencies
   1. Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
   2. Structured and detail-oriented thinking
   3. Proactive problem-solving mindset
   4. Strong commitment to HSSE principles

Deadline: 5 June 2026