Operations Planning Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Dammam; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Planning Engineer to join their team in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing project preparation and assembly planning, ensuring all project activities are executed efficiently. Your expertise in SAP and project management will be crucial as you coordinate with various stakeholders to maintain project timelines and quality standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while upholding core values of safety and integrity. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations planning, preferably with GIS.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English is required.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed assembly planning sequences and coordinate procurement.
• Monitor project costs and evaluate progress reports for project managers.

Skills

SAP

Project Management

Assembly Planning

GIS Knowledge

SF6 Gas Handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

High Diploma

Tools

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Description

The opportunity

You as an Operations Planning Engineer will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

How you’ll make an impact

1. During the preparation phase of a project, the IPM is responsible for activities such as creating PT for the PM, process documentation, and reviewing Intranet, company, quality management, or process sequences.
2. Checking and adapting the PT to the actual scope of supply upon receipt of the order.
3. Assembly planning by creating a detailed sequence program with all project-relevant activities and personnel planning, including determining personnel requirements and initiating reservations within the department and with suppliers.
4. Creating the schedule in consultation with the customer and PM, determining required assembly tools, and coordinating procurement and shipping to the construction site, including consumables and infrastructure.
5. Defining responsibilities, communication channels, and working relationships among project participants and the construction site through organizational charts or regulations.
6. Determining delivery sequences of materials in cooperation with sales and handling offices.
7. Supporting assigned personnel during the project and monitoring costs through SAP, identifying deviations early, and initiating corrective measures.
8. Evaluating progress reports, informing project managers and partners on work status, progress, and costs.
9. Inspecting and initiating timesheets; discussing questionable reports with superiors, based on regulations for assembly personnel.
10. Processing deviation reports in SAP, monitoring compliance with regulations, handling insurance cases, and managing personnel planning and safety regulations.
11. Monitoring quality assurance measures, advising employees at the construction site, participating in project meetings, and reporting unusual occurrences.
12. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility, and caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a high diploma.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience, preferably with GIS.
• Experience with SF6 gas handling; HE-CH GIS product knowledge is preferred.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.

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