Senior Planning Engineer

Client of Dynamic Staffing Solutions; Doha; On-site; QAR 437,000 - 655,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Dynamic Staffing Solutions seeks a senior planning and scheduling specialist to lead project timelines in refinery and petrochemical settings. The role requires expertise in advanced scheduling, progress measurement, and ensuring baselines align with contract targets.

Primavera and MS Project management is essential for accurate progress updates and deviation analysis. Ideal candidates hold a BE/B.Tech in Mechanical with 12+ years of experience, including 5+ years in the Gulf (KSA).

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical (12+ years total experience).
• Minimum 5 years Gulf experience, preferably KSA, in Shutdown/Turnaround projects.
• Experience with static equipment, piping, erection, repair/modification works.
• Strong familiarity with project management software and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present detailed planning information and charts (Gantt, histograms, PERT).
• Apply advanced scheduling techniques within a project environment.
• Maintain Primavera and MS Project planning systems and progress data.
• Provide planning support to Project Services Manager and Operations Manager.

Skills

Scheduling & Planning

Progress measurement

English communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present detailed planning information Gantt charts histograms PERT charts for the project
• Independently apply advanced scheduling and planning techniques and analysis within a project environment
• Provide planning support as required by the Project Services Manager and Operations Manager
• Input planning data activities tasks logic resources key dates progress etc
• Analyse planning data and modifications as required to achieve imposed targets through time-based analysis and or resource limited based scheduling
• Manage computer output of programmes in graphic printed form for barcharts histograms networks and S curves at all levels from detail to management presentation
• Maintain progress data on live programs and produce progress reports
• Set up of progress monitoring and forecasting systems to suit Client requirements
• Maintain Primavera and Microsoft Project computer planning systems
• Ensure planning amp progress measurement requirements as stipulated by Contract and or by Project Management are met
• Comply with company planning procedures or develop project-specific procedures if required by project
• In consultation with relevant parties support development of overall Project Schedule as an accurate model of all required project timescales taking account of resource requirements
• As frequently as required provide accurate progress measurement updates and compare with the plan
• Highlight deviations from Baseline Schedule and investigate alternatives for minimum impact on project targets
• Ensure all changes and their impact are reflected in the Baseline Schedule progress updates
• Re-baseline the schedule if circumstances dictate that the original no longer reflects the outstanding scope of work
• Subject to contractual conditions

Requirements

• The candidate shall be B.E. or B.Tech. in Mechanical with Minimum 12 Years Experience out of which minimum 5 years' experience (Gulf specially in KSA) in Execution of SHUTDOWN/TURNAROUND project in Refineries/Fertilizers/ Petrochemicals especially in KSA.
• Proven Experience in Execution of Static Equipment s, Piping, erection, Repair/Modification works.
• Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Primavera Excellent in communication and strong command in English language.