Senior Planning Technician – Maintenance Planning Job at QatarEnergy | Oil & Gas Jobs in Qatar

September 9, 2025

Job Description

Summary

Join QatarEnergy as a Senior Planning Technician and play a crucial role in developing and managing maintenance schedules for refinery, tank farm, and chemical plant operations. This position focuses on optimizing maintenance programs to reduce downtime, enhance asset reliability, and ensure smooth production continuity. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in maintenance planning within the petroleum refinery or petrochemical sectors, strong technical skills with CMMS tools like SAP and Primavera, and excellent communication abilities. Advance your career with QatarEnergy, a leader in Qatar’s energy industry, by applying for this key maintenance planning role.


Job Details at a Glance

Job TitleSenior Planning Technician – Maintenance Planning
CompanyQatarEnergy
LocationDoha, Qatar
Experience RequiredMinimum 8 years in maintenance planning within Oil & Gas, Refinery, or Petrochemical sectors
EducationSecondary Education, Technical Diploma/Trade Certificate + CMMS Training
Key ToolsSAP CMMS, Primavera, Microsoft Project
ShiftFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement scheduled, effective maintenance programs to support refinery, tank farms, and chemical plant operations.
  • Minimize production downtime by optimizing maintenance workflows and scheduling.
  • Estimate labor hours, material requirements, and skill sets needed for maintenance jobs accurately.
  • Utilize CMMS (SAP or similar) and planning software (Primavera, MS Project) to plan and track maintenance tasks.
  • Collaborate closely with maintenance teams to ensure clear communication and effective work execution.
  • Plan and coordinate shutdowns and turnaround activities, ensuring minimal impact on production.
  • Interpret and analyze technical drawings, blueprints, and process diagrams to support maintenance planning.
  • Maintain thorough documentation and reporting to support continuous process improvements.
  • Foster a collaborative environment with approachable and tactful communication across teams.

Required Skills and Experience

  • At least 8 years of experience in maintenance planning in the Petroleum Refinery, Oil & Gas, or Petrochemical industries.
  • Strong knowledge of routine maintenance planning processes and work order systems.
  • Proficient in estimating labor hours, materials, and required skills for various maintenance jobs.
  • Experienced in Shutdown and Turnaround maintenance planning.
  • Skilled in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (SAP CMMS or equivalent).
  • Proficient with planning and scheduling software such as Primavera and Microsoft Project.
  • Ability to read and understand standard blueprints, machine drawings, and technical documents.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work tactfully and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Educational Qualifications

  • Completion of Secondary Education (12 years).
  • Technical Diploma or Trade Certificate.
  • Formal training in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and planning software.

Apply Now

Ready to take the next step in your maintenance planning career? Apply now for the Senior Planning Technician role at QatarEnergy and contribute to the success of Qatar’s leading energy company.

👉 Apply on QatarEnergy’s Official Careers Page