Strategic Mechanical Shutdown Planner

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

Job summary

A leading oil & gas contractor is seeking a Planning Engineer (Mechanical) to oversee planning, scheduling, and monitoring of shutdown and turnaround activities. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical shutdown planning experience and familiarity with Primavera P6 for effective project management. Responsibilities include developing detailed schedules, coordinating with site teams, and preparing progress reports. Experience in the Middle East, particularly with ADNOC, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Shutdown / Turnaround Planning certification is a plus.
• ADNOC / Middle East shutdown experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed shutdown and turnaround schedules using Primavera P6.
• Coordinate with site teams and track daily progress.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Liaise with various teams for effective project management.

Skills

Mechanical shutdown planning

Coordination with multiple disciplines

Schedule monitoring and control

Progress reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

A leading oil & gas contractor is seeking a Planning Engineer (Mechanical) to oversee planning, scheduling, and monitoring of shutdown and turnaround activities. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical shutdown planning experience and familiarity with Primavera P6 for effective project management. Responsibilities include developing detailed schedules, coordinating with site teams, and preparing progress reports. Experience in the Middle East, particularly with ADNOC, is preferred.