Engineer - Planning

Asmacs-Qatar; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Engineer – Planning with over 10 years in the oil and gas industry. This role focuses on developing project schedules, maintaining productivity metrics, and preparing status reports. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of planning experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for walk-in interviews and subsequent online interviews.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the oil and gas sector.
• At least 5 years in planning and scheduling for maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare maintenance schedules for tanks, vessels, piping, and related assets.
• Develop Primavera P6 project schedules from preliminary mobilisation to completion.
• Create project control documents, including measurement and invoicing procedures.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly status reports.
• Coordinate and attend progress review meetings with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Project Management

Time Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Budget Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Engineer – Planning to join our team at ASMACS Qatar.

Job Title

Engineer – Planning

Location

Saudi Arabia

Company

ASMACS Qatar

Employment Type

Full‑time

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Experience Required

10 – 12 years of relevant experience (minimum 10 years in the oil and gas industry, with at least 5 years in planning and scheduling for maintenance of tanks, vessels, and piping).

Salary

Negotiable in SAR

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare maintenance schedules for tanks, vessels, piping, and related assets.
• Develop Primavera P6 project schedules from preliminary mobilisation to completion, incorporating engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Create project control documents, including measurement procedures, invoicing procedures, progress "S" curves, and resource histograms.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly status reports.
• Coordinate and attend progress review meetings with clients and subcontractors, and collaborate with other discipline departments to accelerate project progress.
• Establish and maintain baseline productivity metrics, and report actual productivity deviations.
• Prepare delay analysis reports in coordination with site engineers and develop mitigation plans to prevent recurrence and keep the project on schedule.

Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the oil and gas sector.

Key Skills

• Project Management
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Technical Writing
• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Budget Management
• Risk Assessment

Application

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a walk‑in interview from 29 December to 1 January 2025. Subsequent online/virtual interviews will be scheduled thereafter.