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About KUWAIT STEEL

KUWAIT STEEL is seeking a Central Maintenance Department Planner to join its team in Al Qatif. This full-time role is integral to ensuring the operational efficiency and regulatory compliance of a steel plant's maintenance activities.

The Role of Central Maintenance Department Planner

As a Central Maintenance Department Planner, you will be responsible for the coordination and strategic planning of all maintenance activities. This includes ensuring strict compliance with company regulations and optimizing procurement processes specifically for a steel plant environment. The position is suitable for candidates with 0-1 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company rules and regulations, including leave policies, working hours, shift schedules, and safety instructions, as well as Authority/Ministry requirements.
• Prepare job lists and time schedules for planned down-day activities, coordinating with the Chief Engineer – Electrical/Mechanical & Automation.
• Arrange external service agencies or OEM service engineers for specialized tasks.
• Prepare annual shutdown job requirements in coordination with the Chief Engineer – Electrical/Mechanical & Automation.
• Arrange external manpower or contractors and procure necessary spares for major jobs.
• Plan and arrange required spares, services, and contractors for annual shutdown activities.
• Study system and equipment drawings to select appropriate tools for special or critical jobs, in coordination with the Chief Engineer – Electrical/Mechanical & Automation.
• Follow up with the Purchase Department for all procurement processes.
• Coordinate with the Purchase Department to identify alternate brands or manufacturers for required commercial items.
• Align maintenance schedules with operational priorities by coordinating with production, maintenance, and safety teams.
• Prepare annual electrical/mechanical and automation spares, consumables, and tools lists, coordinating with the Chief Engineer – Electrical/Mechanical & Automation.
• Prepare purchase requisitions for spares, consumables, and tools according to required schedules, in coordination with the Chief Engineer – Electrical/Mechanical & Automation.
• Follow up with the Purchase Department to ensure timely procurement of spares, consumables, and tools.
• Report backlog status and planning performance, recommending areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with the Chief Engineer – Electrical/Mechanical & Automation and the Purchase Department to explore alternate or local vendors for spares and follow up on actions to reduce maintenance costs.
• Coordinate the preparation of work orders, spare parts requests, and electrical/mechanical documentation.
• Compile maintenance budget inputs for spares, services/contractors, modifications, improvement projects, and civil/building requirements, in coordination with the Chief Engineer – Electrical/Mechanical & Automation.
• Audit electrical/mechanical records, test reports, and completed work orders to verify compliance with standards.
• Develop multiple technically suitable suppliers for each major spare/item.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the superior.

Safety and Compliance

A critical aspect of this role involves ensuring full compliance with all safety directives issued by Management and adhering to company rules and regulations, including those from relevant Authorities/Ministries. The Planner will also be responsible for auditing records to verify compliance with established standards.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Possess thorough technical knowledge of EAF-based steel plant equipment.
• A minimum of 0-1 years of relevant experience is required for this position.

Application Information

This is a full-time position based in Al Qatif. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.