Planning Engineer

Leading Edge; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A top engineering consultancy in Karachi seeks an experienced Planning Engineer with a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years in the Oil & Gas sector, excelling in project execution and team leadership. Responsibilities include supporting project objectives, ensuring resource availability, managing costs, and maintaining schedules, all while fostering client relationships. This role is vital for smooth operational success and effective project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in turnarounds in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Proven expertise in managing/executing shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Strong project planning acumen with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support site manager to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure resources are available for effective planning and scheduling.
• Update turnaround activities in Level IV plan.
• Prepare achievable targets for execution staff.
• Manage project costs and budget adherence.
• Monitor project scheduling and execution.
• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project execution

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Managing shutdowns

Project planning

Communication skills

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 (mandatory).
• 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.