Senior Planning Engineer

Austin Engineering Ltd; Batam; On-site; IDR 28,000,000 - 40,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Engineering Ltd in Batam seeks an experienced Project Planner to lead scheduling across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and delivery for complex projects.

You will develop execution plans, monitor progress, manage risks, and coordinate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Project teams to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource use. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, project management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in project planning, production planning, project controls, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in heavy fabrication, mining equipment manufacturing, structural steel, or engineering projects is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling methodologies and project control principles.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent planning software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed project schedules covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, assembly, inspection, and delivery activities.
• Prepare project execution plans, manpower forecasts, and resource-loading schedules.
• Monitor project progress and analyze schedule performance against established baselines.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and bottlenecks, and recommend corrective actions to management.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project teams to ensure alignment of project priorities and delivery commitments.
• Lead weekly and monthly project planning meetings and provide progress reports to stakeholders.
• Track project milestones, critical paths, and key deliverables using project management tools.
• Develop and maintain production and capacity planning models to support operational efficiency.
• Monitor procurement schedules and material availability to prevent disruptions to manufacturing activities.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and recovery plans for projects experiencing delays.
• Analyze productivity, earned value, and project performance metrics.
• Support tendering and project estimation activities by providing schedule and resource planning inputs.
• Ensure planning documentation is maintained accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing project controls, planning processes, and operational performance.
• Promote compliance with company quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Project Planning & Scheduling

Primavera P6 / MS Project

Critical Path Method

Resource & Capacity Planning

Risk Management

Earned Value Management

Data Analysis & Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed project schedules covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, assembly, inspection, and delivery activities.
• Prepare project execution plans, manpower forecasts, and resource-loading schedules.
• Monitor project progress and analyze schedule performance against established baselines.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and bottlenecks, and recommend corrective actions to management.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project teams to ensure alignment of project priorities and delivery commitments.
• Lead weekly and monthly project planning meetings and provide progress reports to stakeholders.
• Track project milestones, critical paths, and key deliverables using project management tools.
• Develop and maintain production and capacity planning models to support operational efficiency.
• Monitor procurement schedules and material availability to prevent disruptions to manufacturing activities.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and recovery plans for projects experiencing delays.
• Analyze productivity, earned value, and project performance metrics.
• Support tendering and project estimation activities by providing schedule and resource planning inputs.
• Ensure planning documentation is maintained accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing project controls, planning processes, and operational performance.
• Promote compliance with company quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in project planning, production planning, project controls, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in heavy fabrication, mining equipment manufacturing, structural steel, or engineering projects is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling methodologies and project control principles.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent planning software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Skills & Competencies

• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Primavera P6 / MS Project
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Resource & Capacity Planning
• Manufacturing Planning
• Production Scheduling
• Risk Management
• Project Controls
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Cost & Schedule Performance Analysis
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Leadership & Team Coordination