Instrument Maintenance Planner

About NEOM Green Hydrogen Company

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company Limited (NGHC) is developing the world's largest plant for green ammonia production in Neom, Tabuk. This initiative supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by aiming for a carbon-free future. The plant will integrate up to 4GW of onshore solar and wind energy to produce up to 650 tons of green ammonia daily for global transportation, with operations scheduled to commence in 2026. NGHC is a joint venture between ACWA Power, Air Products, and NEOM.

Role Overview

The Instrument Maintenance Planner will be a full-time position within NGHC's Maintenance group, based in the Neom Region. This role is responsible for planning and scheduling all instrument maintenance activities, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring timely execution. The position also involves accurate reporting of Maintenance KPIs and optimizing resource allocation for efficiency and manpower utilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all instrument maintenance jobs.
• Support in the preparation and reporting of maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Report schedule compliance and KPI parameters effectively.
• Report the status of external jobs and act as the primary contact for contractors.
• Comply with NGHC Safety Standards and the contractors’ management system.
• Optimize and utilize manpower efficiently.
• Lead daily Operation and Maintenance coordination meetings and contractor kick-off meetings.
• Interface with NGHC-MM, prioritize tasks, and provide visibility on material orders on hold.
• Provide on-call support for plant emergencies to plan emergency maintenance activities.
• Ensure inventory control and balance for all instrument spare parts.

Principal Duties

• Develop detailed maintenance schedules using software such as SAP S/4Hana, MS Project, or other planning tools.
• Define work breakdown structures (WBS) and sequence activities for efficiency.
• Establish and maintain baseline schedules.
• Identify and allocate manpower, equipment, tooling, spares, and materials according to project needs.
• Ensure optimal utilization of instrument resources to enhance productivity.
• Track and monitor the progress of electrical works against the schedule.
• Generate weekly and monthly progress reports for NGHC management.
• Identify delays, analyze root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure smooth coordination between different electrical activities and other disciplines.
• Identify potential project risks (delays, resource shortages, design changes) and develop mitigation strategies.
• Revise schedules as needed to accommodate unforeseen changes.
• Monitor subcontractor performance to ensure adherence to job timelines.
• Support in Turnaround/Shutdown (TA/SD) job package preparation.
• Prepare reports based on KPIs.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience is required.
• Proficiency in using planning tools such as SAP S/4Hana or MS Project.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize resources.

People Management

The Instrument Maintenance Planner will act as the single point of contact for contractors and external service providers, facilitating effective communication and coordination.