Praveen Nmj

Maintenance Planning Engineer & Turnaround Planner with 6+ years of experience in refinery, oil & gas, and industrial maintenance operations. Experienced in maintenance planning, shutdown and turnaround (TA) management, SAP PM, resource coordination, and reliability improvement initiatives. Proven ability to develop detailed maintenance schedules, optimize manpower and material utilization, and ensure timely execution of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities.

Skilled in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and operations personnel to maximize equipment reliability and plant availability while maintaining strict HSE compliance. Strong expertise in work package preparation, backlog management, KPI monitoring, and maintenance strategy implementation. Currently supporting QatarEnergy Refinery as a Maintenance Planning Engineer, contributing to safe, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance and turnaround execution.

Maintenance Planning Engineer & TA Planner at Qatar Energy - Mekdam Holding Group (2024-02 – Present)

• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans for refinery process units and associated equipment.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities in SAP PM to ensure equipment reliability and operational availability.
• Prepare detailed job plans, work packages, manpower requirements, material reservations, and resource allocation for maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Reliability, and Engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient maintenance execution.
• Monitor maintenance backlog and prioritize work orders based on equipment criticality, risk assessment, and operational requirements.
• Generate weekly and monthly maintenance schedules and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance performance.
• Review equipment history and maintenance records to identify recurring failures and recommend reliability improvement initiatives.
• Prepare scope of work, work packs, and execution schedules for refinery shutdowns and turnaround (TA) activities.
• Coordinate procurement and material availability to support planned maintenance and turnaround execution.
• Participate in risk assessments, safety reviews, permit planning, and compliance activities to ensure adherence to QatarEnergy HSE standards.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and progress during maintenance and turnaround execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime, optimizing maintenance costs, and improving asset reliability.

Field Service Engineer at Deepwater Skyros - (Axess Offshore Africa Pvt Ltd) (2023-12 – 2024-01)

• Supported offshore maintenance and equipment service activities.
• Coordinated field execution activities and ensured compliance with safety standards.
• Assisted in equipment inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance support.
• Prepared service reports and coordinated with client representatives.
• Supported logistics and mobilization activities for offshore operations.

Rotating Equipment TA Planner at Saudi Chevron Phillips - Eram Engineering (2022-10 – 2023-11)

• Developed turnaround maintenance plans for rotating equipment including compressors, turbines, pumps, fans, and gearboxes.
• Prepared detailed job schedules, manpower plans, and resource allocation strategies for turnaround execution.
• Coordinated work pack preparation, maintenance scope review, and job sequencing activities.
• Reviewed SAP work orders, equipment history, and maintenance records to define turnaround requirements.
• Monitored turnaround progress against schedules and implemented corrective actions to address deviations.
• Coordinated with Maintenance, Operations, Procurement, and Contractor teams to ensure turnaround readiness and execution.
• Supported progress reporting, schedule updates, and turnaround performance monitoring.
• Participated in turnaround planning meetings, risk assessments, and execution reviews.

Mechanical Material Planner at Yes Yem Yech Industrial Services Co Ltd (2021-06 – 2022-10)

• Planned material requirements for maintenance, shutdown, and turnaround activities.
• Reviewed Bills of Materials (BOMs), maintenance work packs, and spare parts requirements.
• Conducted material availability assessments and coordinated procurement actions for stock and non-stock items.
• Tracked Purchase Requisitions (PRs), Purchase Orders (POs), and supplier deliveries to support maintenance schedules.
• Coordinated with Procurement, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams to ensure material readiness.
• Maintained inventory records and monitored critical spare availability for plant equipment.
• Supported turnaround planning activities through effective material coordination and logistics management.

Mechanical and Rotating Equipment TA Planner at Oman LNG LLC- (Thro-BEC) (2021-02 – 2021-05)

• Supported shutdown and turnaround planning activities for rotating and static equipment.
• Prepared maintenance schedules, execution plans, and resource allocation requirements.
• Developed material requirement lists and coordinated procurement readiness activities.
• Assisted in work pack preparation and maintenance scope development.
• Coordinated with Maintenance and Operations teams to ensure manpower, tools, and material readiness.
• Monitored turnaround progress and supported schedule recovery initiatives when required.
• Assisted with turnaround close-out activities and maintenance documentation.

Mechanical Technician at Manali Petrochemical Ltd (2020-06 – 2021-01)

• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance activities on rotating and static equipment.
• Assisted in equipment inspection, dismantling, assembly, and alignment activities.
• Supported maintenance teams during shutdown and routine maintenance activities.
• Followed safety procedures and maintenance standards during plant operations.
• Maintained maintenance records and equipment history documentation.

Bachelor of Engineer in Mechanical Engineering – ACE - Anna University (2020)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – MIET Polytechnic College - Directorate of Technical Education (2017)

Diploma in Project Planning and Management Using Primavera