Education
B.E. / B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.
Experience
5-10 years of core experience in Project Planning & Scheduling within the Thermal Power/Power Plant industry.
Software Skills
Advanced hands-on proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is required.
Domain Knowledge
In-depth understanding of construction, installation, and commissioning sequence of Boiler, Steam Turbine, Generator (BTG), and Balance of Plant (BOP).
Key Responsibilities
- Scheduling: Develop, monitor, and maintain overall project execution schedules (Level 1 to Level 3) including detailed construction, installation, commissioning, and resource deployment plans using Primavera P6/MS Project.
- Monitoring & Progress Control: Track daily, weekly, and monthly physical progress against the approved baseline schedule. Prepare S-curves, dashboards, and detailed MIS reports.
- Critical Path Analysis: Identify critical path activities, potential bottlenecks, and schedule deviations.
- Delay Mitigation: Conduct delay analysis and prepare viable catch-up plans and recovery schedules to meet project completion targets.
- Coordination: Act as the central node for coordination between Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, C&I, and Commissioning departments to ensure site readiness.
- Review Meetings: Conduct regular progress review meetings with project management, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Resource Planning: Monitor manpower/equipment deployment and engineering/material deliverables in line with the schedule.
Technical Skills Required
- Expertise in WBS preparation, CPM, Critical Path analysis, Resource Loading, and Levelling.
- Proficiency in MS Excel (Advanced) and PowerPoint.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Must have experience working with reputed EPC Contractors, Project Management Consultants (PMC), or Power Sector companies.
- Prior experience in projects of 660 MW capacity or above is highly preferred.
- Strong communication and coordination skills to manage multiple execution agencies.
- Certification in Project Planning / Primavera P6 will be an added advantage.