Planning Engineer (Shutdowns)

Descon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Planning Engineer (Mechanical) in Abu Dhabi to coordinate shutdown, turnaround, and maintenance activities for oil & gas facilities. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and have strong experience in shutdown planning. Certification in Primavera P6 is mandatory for this role. Responsibilities include developing detailed schedules, monitoring progress, and reporting, all while ensuring project milestones are met within established timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Certification in Primavera P6 is mandatory.
• Experience in shutdown / turnaround planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed shutdown and turnaround schedules using Primavera P6.
• Coordinate with site teams and monitor daily progress.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

Skills

Mechanical shutdown planning

Primavera P6

Coordination with multiple disciplines

Project milestone achievement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

The Planning Engineer (Mechanical) will be responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling shutdown, turnaround, and maintenance activities for oil & gas facilities. The role requires strong hands‑on experience in mechanical shutdown planning, coordination with multiple disciplines, and ensuring project milestones are achieved within approved timelines.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Certification in Primavera P6 (mandatory)
• Shutdown / Turnaround Planning certification is a plus

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed shutdown and turnaround schedules using Primavera P6
• Prepare Level 3 & Level 4 schedules for mechanical works
• Define activity sequences, durations, and logic based on shutdown strategy
• Integrate mechanical scope with other disciplines (E&I, Civil, QA/QC, HSE)

Shutdown & Turnaround Execution

• Support shutdown preparation, execution, and post‑shutdown close‑out
• Coordinate with site teams, construction, maintenance, and operations
• Track daily progress and update schedules accordingly
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and propose recovery plans

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor manpower, productivity, and equipment utilization
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports
• Perform schedule variance analysis and critical path tracking
• Support look‑ahead planning and work front availability

Coordination & Interface Management

• Liaise with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, QA/QC, and HSE teams
• Participate in planning meetings, shutdown readiness reviews, and daily coordination meetings
• Support planning inputs for method statements and execution strategies

Preferred Experience

• ADNOC / Middle East shutdown experience (preferred)
• EPC or Maintenance Contractor background
• Experience working on large‑scale shutdowns and TA projects