SR. PLANNING ENGINEER

QatarEnergy; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Qatar is seeking an experienced Project Planner to oversee comprehensive project planning and scheduling activities. The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of 15 years of experience within the Oil & Gas sector and should have a strong familiarity with the EPC project lifecycle. Additional skills in Primavera and analytical reporting are essential for success in this role, with preference given to candidates holding PMP certification. This position plays a critical role in ensuring project execution from initiation to close-out.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in planning projects in Oil & Gas.
• Experience in EPC project lifecycle.
• Work experience in the GCC is desirable.
• GCC work experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive Project Planning and Scheduling.
• Monitor and verify project progress and report.
• Manage shutdown schedules including preparation and execution.
• Utilize Primavera and Power BI for reporting and analysis.

Skills

Project Planning

Scheduling

Progress Monitoring

Analytical Skills

Reporting Skills

Computer Literacy

Familiarity with Primavera

Risk Assessment

Education

B. Sc. in Engineering

Certified PMP

Tools

MS Office

Primavera

Power BI

Job description

Primary Purpose Of The Job

Perform comprehensive Project Planning, Scheduling, Progress monitoring, Progress Verification and reporting activities necessary to achieve the successful execution of the assigned Project(s) from initiation to close-out.

Required Experience And Skills

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in planning of projects in Oil & Gas including large capital and/or portfolio projects with onshore brownfield and greenfield projects including gas processing plants, refineries, onshore pipelines, etc.
• Preferably minimum 5 years’ experience in National Oil Companies and/or International Oil Companies.
• Experience in EPC project lifecycle, encompassing engineering, procurement, construction & commissioning.
• Experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning planning, including system-wise handover strategies.
• Experience in developing and managing shutdown schedules covering the full cycle: pre-shutdown preparation, shutdown execution and post-shutdown activities.
• Experience includes project planning, scheduling & phasing, project control & monitoring, forecasting, trending, risk assessment, variations/claims analysis, progress verification.
• High level of computer literacy with MS Office and relevant Project Control software including Primavera. Skills in Primavera Risk Analysis and Power BI are preferable.
• Work experience in the GCC is desirable.
• Well-developed analytical and reporting skills.

Educational Qualifications

B. Sc. or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline. Preferably Certified PMP or equivalent certifications/memberships.