Mechanical Planner – Job Description
Role Overview
A Mechanical Planner develops detailed maintenance plans, schedules work, and ensures all resources (labor, materials, tools) are available before execution. The goal is to improve efficiency, safety, and equipment performance.
Key Responsibilities
🛠️ Maintenance Planning
- Review maintenance requests and work orders
- Scope jobs and define required tasks
- Prepare detailed job plans (step-by-step procedures)
- Estimate labor hours and required manpower
📅 Scheduling & Coordination
- Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams
- Plan shutdowns, preventive maintenance (PM), and breakdown work
- Prioritize jobs based on urgency and impact
📦 Resource Management
- Identify and arrange spare parts, tools, and equipment
- Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams
- Ensure materials are available before job execution
📊 Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain records in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
- Update job plans, equipment history, and maintenance logs
- Analyze maintenance data to improve planning
⚙️ Continuous Improvement
- Optimize maintenance procedures
- Reduce downtime and maintenance costs
- Support reliability and preventive maintenance strategies
🛡️ Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all maintenance activities follow safety standards
- Prepare job risk assessments and permits
- Adhere to company and regulatory guidelines
Required Skills & Qualifications
🎓 Education
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
🧠 Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (pumps, compressors, turbines, etc.)
- Experience with CMMS (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo)
- Understanding of maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive)
💼 Experience
- Typically 3–8 years in maintenance or mechanical roles
🤝 Soft Skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Communication and coordination ability
- Problem-solving mindset
- Attention to detail
Typical Work Environment
- Industrial plants (manufacturing, petrochemical, power generation)
- Combination of office planning and field coordination
Career Path
- Mechanical Technician → Mechanical Planner → Senior Planner → Maintenance Engineer → Maintenance Manager
