Sr Maintenance Planner - Emirati Talent

External Job Description

LAHAB Defence Systems (LDS) specialises in designing, developing, and producing medium‑ and large‑calibre munitions and weapon systems. As the UAE’s sole manufacturer in this field, we bring over 25 years of expertise to defence and security partners across the MENA region. Our legacy is built on advanced engineering, strict quality standards, and mission‑ready solutions

The Sr. Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and optimizing all maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment reliability and operational efficiency. The role focuses on developing preventive maintenance plans, coordinating resources, and ensuring effective execution of maintenance work through proper planning and control within ERP/CMMS systems. Record and track the parts inventory in maintenance department

Key Functional Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure optimal asset performance and minimal downtime.
• Create detailed job plans, including scope of work, manpower requirements, materials, tools, safety requirements, and estimated durations.
• Maintain and manage maintenance plans, task lists, and asset data within SAP/ERP systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Generate and control work orders, ensuring proper prioritization, scheduling, and closure in line with maintenance strategies.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams, operations, and contractors to ensure planned activities are executed efficiently and on schedule.
• Analyze equipment history and maintenance data to improve preventive maintenance strategies and reliability.
• Identify and plan required spare parts, materials, and resources in advance to support maintenance execution.
• Work closely with procurement and stores to ensure timely availability of materials and critical spare parts.
• Monitor backlog, schedule compliance, and maintenance KPIs, recommending improvements where necessary.
• Support shutdown and turnaround planning, including detailed scheduling and resource allocation.
• Review and optimize maintenance procedures, job plans, and frequencies based on performance and failure trends
• Prepare technical scopes of work and support contractor planning and mobilization.
• Ensure all maintenance plans comply with safety regulations, permit-to-work (PTW) requirements, and company procedures.
• Support maintenance-related projects by planning activities, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on maintenance performance, KPIs, and planning effectiveness.
• Continuously improve planning processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness
  
  

• Ensure all planned activities incorporate safety requirements and risk controls.
• Comply with occupational safety and health (OSH) procedures and standards.
• Support risk assessments and ensure hazards are identified during planning stages.
• Promote safe work practices through proper planning and coordination
  
  

• Experience: 3–6 years in maintenance and engineering roles, leading projects and maintaining equipment in high‑safety environments
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in equipment engineering and maintenance planning in environments such as power plants and machinery operations
• Education: Certification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• Communication: Fluent in Arabic and English