Planning Engineer

Trillium Flow Technologies; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Flow Technologies is seeking a Planning Engineer in Saudi Arabia to prepare and maintain project schedules for pump repair, manufacturing, testing and site service activities. You will coordinate with project managers, workshop teams, procurement, engineering, quality and service to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years in project planning, preferably in pumps, rotating equipment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project planning, preferably in pumps/rotating equipment manufacturing, repair, or oil and gas service environments.
• Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project schedules for pump repair manufacturing, testing and site service activities.
• Develop work plans and progress tracking reports using Primavera P6, MS Project or similar tools.
• Coordinate with project managers, workshop teams, procurement, engineering, quality and service teams to ensure smooth execution of project activities.
• Monitor progress against schedule and highlight delays, risks, and corrective actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports and look-ahead schedules.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Coordination

Reading drawings

English proficiency

Arabic advantage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Planning Engineer will be responsible for preparing monitoring and updating project schedules related to pump manufacturing repair overhaul and service activities The role ensures that project timelines resources materials and progress are properly planned and tracked to support on-time delivery and customer satisfaction

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project schedules for pump repair manufacturing testing and site service activities
• Develop work plans timelines and progress tracking reports using Primavera P6 MS Project or similar planning tools
• Coordinate with project managers workshop teams procurement engineering quality and service teams to ensure smooth execution of project activities
• Monitor project progress against the approved schedule and highlight delays risks and required corrective actions
• Prepare daily weekly and monthly progress reports including look-ahead schedules and project status updates
• Track key project milestones such as material availability machining assembly inspection testing packing and delivery
• Support resource planning for manpower materials equipment and subcontracted activities
• Assist in identifying schedule impacts caused by changes in scope material delays customer requirements or technical issues
• Maintain accurate project records planning documents and schedule updates for internal and customer reporting
• Participate in project review meetings and provide planning inputs to support decision-making
• Ensure planning activities comply with company quality safety and operational procedures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be a Saudi citizen.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project planning, preferably within pumps, rotating equipment, manufacturing, repair, or oil and gas service environments.
• Good understanding of pump components, repair processes, workshop activities, and project execution stages.
• Experience in preparing schedules, progress reports, and project dashboards.
• Knowledge of planning tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Excel.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong planning, scheduling, and coordination skills.
• Good knowledge of project lifecycle, work breakdown structure, and milestone tracking.
• Ability to read technical documents, drawings, and work scopes related to pumps and rotating equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in pump repair, overhaul, manufacturing, or aftermarket service projects.
• Exposure to API pumps, centrifugal pumps, mechanical seals, motors, and related rotating equipment.
• Experience working with oil and gas, petrochemical, power, or industrial customers.
• Knowledge of project controls, cost tracking, and delay analysis is an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timely update of project schedules.
• On-time submission of progress reports.
• Early identification and communication of project delays or risks.
• Effective coordination with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Support in achieving project delivery targets and customer commitments.