Job description

The Manager - Maintenance Planning & Performance at OQ Gas Networks in Muscat, Oman, is responsible for leading the Maintenance Planning & Performance department under Technical Services. The role manages integrated maintenance and shutdown planning for gas network assets, ensuring reliability, availability, and cost efficiency. The position oversees long-term and short-term activity planning, evaluates contractor performance, enforces contract compliance, and drives alignment of planning strategies with operational goals. Responsibilities also include leading SAP Plant Maintenance enhancements, conducting technical audits, and ensuring sustainable CAPEX projects adhere to budgets and timelines. The role emphasizes HSE leadership, continuous improvement, and alignment with organizational values of sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and cultural principles. Candidates must have 12–14 years of oil and gas industry experience, strong knowledge of Primavera and SAP, experience in maintenance contract management, and a proven record of leadership in technical and planning functions. The position requires strong communication, interpersonal, and multicultural management skills, along with technical judgment in engineering matters.