Maintenance Planners – GSE/Automotive/Heavy Equipment/Material Handling Equipment

• To plan, schedule, prioritize and allocate the various jobs being undertaken by the different sections in the workshop to optimize resources and minimize downtime of the equipment.
• To receive, record and follow-up on customer requests by tracking the progress of ‘jobs’ being undertaken by the different sections in the workshop, in order to provide service to the customer.
• To collate information about the work being performed in different sections of the workshops to track and analyse equipment performance and for the purpose of recharge jobs.

• Attend to all breakdown calls from customer departments/ airlines and record the same with all details in MMS and convey the information to the workshop for necessary action. Also assign a work order number in order that the follow up action can be traced and any specific enquiry from the customer can be addressed.
• Update the MMS system with all work details to plan material and manpower requirements- maximum utilisation of resources with minimum down time of critical operational ground support equipment.
• On completion of the work, record the corrective action taken, initiate paperwork for applicable recharge and convey the information to the customers in order to provide a complete service to the customer as well as ensuring correct revenue collection through coordination with Airport/ Revenue Accounts.
• Monitor the maintenance works at different sections in the workshop in order to update the work done in the history cards and assist preparing maintenance schedule.
• Maintain the library of manuals in order that technicians & Maintenance Planners can refer to the manuals for maintenance procedures, spare parts requisition & cannibalisation etc. Ensure the technical service bulletins(TSB) are updated on the system and works orders for the TSBs are raised on time.
• Prepare and circulate monthly maintenance plan and schedules for distribution to the various departments in order to ensure that equipment is made available for maintenance work. 
• To record all equipment servicing, breakdown repairs, accident damages, modifications, cannibalization and man hours accurately & on time.
• Liaise with Planning office, WSS office, Stores and different sections of workshop for providing stores with sufficient details on spare parts for ordering and update in shop job status.
• Ensure that Work Orders are updated on the Maintenance Management System to record the tasks carried out and equipment condition.
• To collect equipment primary information by physical check of new equipment & prepare history card, update equipment list, prepare insurance letter and ensure the manuals are filed in the Library.

• Must have 10 years schooling or ‘O’ level equivalent
• In addition to the above, must have accumulative of minimum 3 years of Technical Education (Technical Degree, Diploma or Trade Certificate) from a reputable Training Institution in Engineering

• Must have minimum 2 years experience in maintenance planning including work planning, scheduling, job allocation and equipment history recording
• Knowledge of materials, automobile spares and maintenance procedure
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, in English

• Experience in maintenance of Airport Ground Support Equipment (ACU, ASU, GPU, LDL, MDL, Tow Tractors, Passenger Steps, Portable Water Units, and Lavatory Units etc.)
• Experience in hydraulics/lifting equipment/conveyor systems/PLC’s/AC-DC motor control systems / traction batteries & chargers
• A valid U.A.E Driving Licence
• Training on First Aid at workplace and Safety/firefighting at workplace

 Salary and Benefits The Emirates Group is a highly profitable business comprising of dnata, one of the largest air services providers in the world and Emirates, the world’s fastest growing airline. The Group has a turnover of approximately US$12 billion and employs over 50,000 people from 160 nationalities. As part of our expansion plans we are currently looking for qualified individuals for a wide range of mechanical, technical and maintenance roles across various departments. Based in cosmopolitan Dubai, you will be earning a competitive salary and exploring the world with our global travel benefits. Tomorrow you could be living in dynamic Dubai and earning a tax-free salary with global benefits. Starting with two aircraft and a handful of enthusiastic people, we have grown at a phenomenal rate. We are now one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, flying to over 125 destinations across 6 continents. We are looking for people to join our global family of over 54,000 people from 160 nationalities across a diverse range of disciplines. If you are a high performer, seeking unparalleled career opportunities, join the Emirates team and help us create the future of travel.