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Planning Engineer
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
Education
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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.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Shutdown / Turnaround Planning certification is a plus
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 meetingsSupport planning inputs for method statements and execution strategies
- ADNOC / Middle East shutdown experience (preferred)
- EPC or Maintenance Contractor background
- Experience working on large‑scale shutdowns and TA projects
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