Project Planning / Scheduling Engineer

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Project Planner to oversee project scheduling and planning activities in the oil and gas sector. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and extensive experience in project planning, particularly involving Primavera P6. Join a dynamic team and contribute to successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of practical experience in oil and gas projects.
• Minimum 7 years as a Project Planner / Planning Engineer in relevant projects.
• Proficiency in planning software like Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain overall project planning and scheduling activities.
• Prepare and update detailed project schedules.
• Analyze schedule deviations and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Recognized Bachelors Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, coordination, and maintenance of overall project planning and scheduling activities to ensure timely and efficient project execution.
• Prepare, monitor, and update detailed project schedules for engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases in accordance with project objectives.
• Develop and implement project planning systems, work breakdown structures (WBS), and progress measurement methodologies aligned with contractual and client requirements.
• Coordinate with all project disciplines and contractors to gather progress data and update schedules, ensuring accuracy and consistency of information.
• Analyze schedule deviations, identify potential delays or critical paths, and propose corrective actions to maintain project timelines.
• Prepare regular progress reports, forecasts, and performance indicators (S-curves, histograms, critical path analysis) for management and client review.
• Support project management in planning reviews, coordination meetings, and schedule risk assessments.
• Ensure integration and alignment between planning, cost control, and project control systems.
• Provide guidance and technical support to project teams in the effective use of planning tools and techniques.
• Utilize advanced planning software (e.g. Primavera P6) to develop, monitor, and control project schedules throughout all project phases.

Requirements

• Recognized Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent educational background.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of practical experience in oil and gas projects, including onshore, offshore, facilities, and pipeline scopes.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience as a Project Planner / Planning Engineer in oil and gas projects (onshore, offshore, facilities, and pipeline).
• Vast knowledge and extensive experience in project planning and scheduling, including proficiency in planning software such as Primavera and other related tools.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proven experience in managing multiple schedules and delivering accurate planning outputs under tight deadlines.
• Sound understanding of EPC project execution and project control methodologies.