Engineer, Planning

ADNOC; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 300 000 - 520 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ADNOC Distribution, Abu Dhabi, seeks an experienced Planning Manager for LPG and CNG operations. You will develop and control production, distribution and maintenance plans across depots, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts and ISOHSSEQ standards.

Collaboration with maintenance, procurement and finance teams is essential to meet targets and optimize costs. You will lead annual budgeting, track variances, and drive continuous improvements while coordinating with cross-functional teams and

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years of LPG or CNG operations experience including planning.
• Experience in production, distribution and maintenance planning for LPG/CNG.
• Familiarity with HSSEQ standards and procedures.

Responsabilités

• Develop annual, quarterly and monthly production plans based on sales forecasts.
• Prepare annual material requirements for LPG cylinders and accessories.
• Plan distribution for LPG, Propane, Butane & CNG to meet demand.
• Schedule maintenance and shutdowns of LPG terminals and CNG stations to ensure reliability.
• Monitor stock levels and reconcile product supply with other units.
• Prepare and review budgets and track expenditures against plan.
• Lead performance reporting and drive improvements using scorecards.

Connaissances

LPG/CNG planning

ISO standards

Contracts mgmt

Formation

Engineering degree

Description du poste

Job Purpose

To Plan and follow-up the activities of LPG terminals/depots and CNG stations, this includes planning of fleet, equipment & machines utilization as per design capacity, LPG cylinders production, LPG & CNG supply, LPG & CNG distribution, LPG storage, maintenance breakdown & shutdown, materials, manpower in a cost-effective way that meet ADNOC Distribution HSSEQ standards and procedures. Responsible to review of LPG & CNG operations procedures and work instructions. Prepare scope of the contracts as per LPG & CNG Requirements and manage & evaluating the contractor as per guidelines. Also, support in development of proposal for major modifications and implementation of new and updated technology, consolidation of teams OPEX, CAPEX, tracking & monitoring the performance against scorecard, budget etc.

Job Specific Accountabilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific Accountabilities Production, Material & Manpower Planning:

• Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly production plan based on the sales forecast. Ensure that production targets as per the sales requirement and implements processes and procedures consistent with ISO requirements to enhance production and achieve the required targets within given timeframes.
• Prepares annual materials requirements of LPG cylinders and accessories, etc. Checks and reviews all production units capabilities and other equipment such as air compressors, machines, laser printers, fleet and etc. Calculates all production line productivity, manpower available and man-hour/man-day required for each production line. Optimizes the manpower utilization by transferring from one line to another as required according to workload and to minimize overtime.

Distribution Planning (LPG, Propane, Butane & CNG)

• Prepare yearly, quarterly & monthly distribution plan utilizing the resources at optimal level to fulfil the demand based on sales forecast received from business units (Retail Group & Commercial Group), Maintenance (LPG terminals & CNG Stations)
• Plan Maintenance and shutdown of LPG terminal & CNG stations & ensuring that approved maintenance procedures are followed by the concerned department in maintaining plant & equipment to ensure their operational reliability, availability and optimizing facility utilization for the business requirements of ADNOC Distribution.
• Ensure implementation of predictive and preventive maintenance activities and repairs programs carried out by Maintenance Department to ensure reliability, availability and the integrity and safe operation of the plants.

Inventory Control

• Monitor product losses/gains and compiles monthly stock and product movement statements for all storage facilities and products at the depots.
• Ensures sufficient strategic stock level of LPG at both Abu Dhabi and Al Ain depots in accordance with minimum stock level as planned.
• Coordinates with ADNOC Refining and Gas Processing to reconcile monthly product supply related matter.

Budgeting and Control

• Prepares and reviews annual capital, expense and manpower budgets and also coordinates for preparation & consolidation of the same for the LPG & CNG teams. Monitor periodically to ensure that departmental expenses and cost are in line with the budgetary provisions. Highlight any variances along with potential reasons.

Performance Management, Reporting and Improvements

• Ensures timely compilation of data & statistics regarding the division's performance, major minor accidents, progress on Production Plant projects and initiatives, OPEX and CAPEX report etc.

Supply Chain Planning (LPG, Propane, Butane & CNG)

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly product demand plans based on the sales forecast received from business units (Retail Sales Group and Commercial Sale Group), department stock strategies and existing inventory level at ADNOC distribution terminals/ depots. Support the team leader in managing any product supply disruption or conflict situation.

Job Specific Accountabilities2

• Identify and drive system improvements in areas related to demand planning. Ensure regular liaison with internal partners and external supplier to maintain effective supply and reconcile any issues. Partner with IT and user department to automate the forecasting and planning process. Management of the Contracts
• Monitoring quality and progress of work performed by various contractors to ensure that work is completed as per company policies for technical, safety, quality and environment.
• Identifying bottlenecks and recommending corrective action to ensure smooth and timely completion of the project at optimum cost.
• Evaluating potential contractors and suppliers and their services for the various LPG & CNG services as required.
• Manages maintenance and project contractors at site to ensure compliance with ADNOC HSEMS and project scope. Others
• Assists the management in conducting special studies, preparing analysis, reports and recommendations at the managerial level on all matters related to LPG & CNG operations.
• Assist the management in preparing the action plan for the Enterprise Risk Mitigation / Business Continuity Plan for the Division and Departments.
• Represents Production Plants in Audits performed by Internal Audit Division for the review/validation of operational procedures and addresses audit recommendations as per target timeline. Coordinate with all the Departments regarding the Strategic initiatives for the Division and ensure these are completed within the agreed period. Regularly update the initiatives status and submit it for review.
• Coordinate all the actions required for the Employee Engagement Survey and ensure the action plans are updated as and when required.
• Participate and support in digitalization initiatives like Digital Transformation and AI based cylinder counting.
• Prepare and support in various audits like Internal Audit, HSEMS audit, ICFR audits etc and to ensure corrective actions are completed on time.
• Prepare weekly and structured business review (SBR) meeting progress reports for Management reporting and review.

Minimum Qualification

Engineering degree in Mechanical/ Electrical or any other relevant qualification

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

6-8 years of experience in LPG or CNG operations including planning

Professional Certifications

As applicable

Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment

Physical Effort
Maximum Work involved with Computer. Also exposure to travelling, standing, walking and climbing up to 30% of working time while conducting Audits and Inspections.
Work Environment
Normally A/C environment 60% , outdoora 40%