Senior Planning Engineer

An international EPC based in KL is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to oversee the planning and scheduling of FPSO projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring project schedules, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and contractual requirements. This role requires expertise in project control methodologies, scheduling software, and FPSO project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules for FPSO projects, ensuring timely execution of engineering, procurement, fabrication, integration, commissioning, and delivery.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and construction teams to define scope, activities, and sequencing for an optimized project timeline.
• Utilize Primavera P6, MS Project, or other scheduling tools to create and maintain project schedules.
• Monitor project progress, identify deviations, and provide solutions to mitigate delays and risks.
• Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support project risk assessment and mitigation planning by analyzing potential schedule impacts.
• Conduct critical path analysis (CPA), earned value management (EVM), and schedule performance tracking.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to integrate their schedules into the overall project plan.
• Ensure adherence to project contract requirements and deliverables in terms of scheduling and planning.
• Participate in project meetings, client discussions, and technical reviews to provide planning insights and recommendations.
• Work closely with cost controllers to align schedules with project budgets and expenditures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in project planning & scheduling within the oil & gas, offshore, and FPSO sectors.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and other planning software.
• Strong understanding of FPSO lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, fabrication, integration, commissioning, and operations.
• Experience in EPC contracts.
• Familiarity with risk analysis, resource leveling, and cost control methodologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in schedule risk analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.