Planning Engineer

Leading Edge; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in the Oil & Gas sector is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer who holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates should have at least 6-8 years of experience in managing turnarounds and shutdowns. Responsibilities include ensuring project objectives are met, managing project costs, and developing stakeholder relationships. This role demands excellent project planning, leadership, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years of extensive experience in turnarounds of Oil & Gas sector, serving a key role in planning.
• Proven expertise in managing/executing shutdowns and retrofit projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the site manager to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure all necessary inputs are available for effective planning and controlling.
• Update turnaround activities in Level IV plan.
• Prepare achievable targets from execution staff for Level IV plan.
• Manage project cost & financial aspects, ensuring budget adherence.
• Monitor project scheduling for timely completion.

Skills

Project planning acumen

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Managing shutdowns

Executing turnarounds

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer with a background in Mechanical Engineering and at least six years of experience in turnarounds/shutdowns in the Oil & Gas sector. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in project execution, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and business development.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide support to the site manager to achieve project & turnaround objectives.
• Ensure all necessary inputs (resources) are available to implement the company's systems for effective planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling.
• Update turnaround activities in Level IV plan in close coordination with Discipline In-charge and Site Manager.
• Prepare achievable targets from execution staff for Level IV plan.
• Manage project cost & financial aspects, ensuring budget adherence and cost control.
• Monitor project scheduling, monitoring, reporting & execution for timely completion and corrective actions.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders for smooth communication and project progress.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatoryli>
• Experience: Minimum 6-8 years of extensive experience in Turnarounds of Oil & Gas Sector, serving a key role in the planning domain.

Required Skills

• Proven expertise in managing/executing shutdowns, turnarounds, and retrofit projects.
• Strong project planning acumen with a track record of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.