Planning Engineer jobs in Saudi Arabia

Company: Worley

SAU-NP-Turaif

Planner/Scheduler

Full-time

Employee

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Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

At Worley, we’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and can thrive is essential to our mission of delivering sustainable change. We know that diverse and inclusive cultures are safer and more innovative.

We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and diversity characteristics and warmly encourage disabled or neurodivergent candidates to apply.

• Work with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to gather inputs for the project schedule.
• Define project milestones and deliverables in line with project requirements.
• Track and report project progress, highlighting potential delays or critical path issues.
• Develop and manage resource-loaded schedules, ensuring the appropriate allocation of manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely delivery of materials and resources needed for the execution of the project.
• Oversee the efficient use of resources to avoid bottlenecks and project delays.
• Identify potential risks to the schedule, including resource shortages, environmental factors, or supply chain disruptions.
• Develop and implement mitigation plans to address project risks.
• Provide regular project status updates to the Project Manager and senior leadership.
• Facilitate communication between the planning team, project stakeholders, and site teams to ensure alignment and timely resolution of any issues.
• Participate in regular planning meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed progress reports and presentations, including Earned Value Management (EVM), progress against milestones, and critical path analysis.
• Perform schedule analysis to determine any deviations from the baseline and recommend corrective actions.
• Support construction and commissioning activities, ensuring that all schedules align with the overall project timeline.
• Manage changes to the schedule, ensuring proper documentation and impact analysis.
• Ensure that all project activities are carried out in accordance with company policies, industry standards, and local regulations.
• Promote and ensure adherence to safety standards and regulations on site.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. PMP, AACE, or planning certifications are a plus.
• Experience: Experience in project planning and scheduling within the oil and gas industry, with a focus on large-scale construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge of project management software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools.
• Experience in managing schedules for both construction and commissioning phases.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (or similar scheduling tools).
• Strong knowledge of project planning methodologies, including critical path analysis and resource leveling.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve problems and manage multiple priorities.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we’re not just talking about it; we’re doing it. We’re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today’s low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.