Planning Engineer

GB03 Air Products PLC; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial gases is seeking a Planning Engineer to oversee commissioning and performance testing schedules. The role requires extensive experience in planning and coordination, ensuring project objectives are met while managing complex timelines. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in planning software. Join a diverse team dedicated to sustainability and innovation in energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years as a planning engineer, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Expertise in power block systems and commissioning & start-up scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and maintenance of commissioning and testing schedules.
• Provide regular progress updates and generate 'what-if' scenarios.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Project Coordination

Education

BSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Excel

Job description

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What’s Possible

The Planning Engineer for Power Block planning will oversee the commissioning, startup, and performance testing schedules, ensuring alignment with project objectives. This role involves regular progress updates, generating “what-if” scenarios, and developing impacted schedules to address potential delays or changes. The Lead Planning Engineer will coordinate closely with stakeholders to maintain schedule integrity and achieve key project milestones

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee the development and maintenance of commissioning, startup, and performance testing schedules.
• Ensure all planning activities align with project objectives and timelines.
• Provide regular progress updates and reports to project management and stakeholders.
• Generate “what-if” scenarios to anticipate potential project delays or changes.
• Develop impacted schedules and recovery plans to address any deviations from the project plan.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders, including engineering, procurement, and construction teams, to ensure schedule integrity.
• Conduct risk analysis and implement mitigation strategies to minimize project risks.
• Utilize planning software (Primavera P6, Power BI, etc.) to manage and track project schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and quality standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years as a planning engineer, with at least 2 years in a lead planning engineer role.
• A Degree in BSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Expertise in power block systems and commissioning & start-up scheduling methodologies.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, risk analysis, Power BI, VB, DAX, and Excel.
• Strong analytical thinking and the capacity to manage complex timelines.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The role may require extended hours to meet project deadlines.
• Work is primarily office-based but may include site visits to monitor project progress.
• The position demands a high level of coordination and communication with various project stakeholders.
• Must be able to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

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