Planning Engineer

SHING LECK ENGINEERING SERVICE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SHING LECK ENGINEERING SERVICE PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a capable Turnaround Planner to develop detailed work packages, schedules, and resource plans for complex refinery and industrial plant shutdowns.

You will review scopes, coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, SHE, and Contractors, and ensure safety compliance. The role requires 3–5 years planning experience and proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of planning experience in refinery, petrochemical, oil & gas, or industrial plant maintenance.
• Experience in plant turnaround/shutdown planning is preferred.
• Planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project are added advantage.
• Good communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under tight schedules and turnaround environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical maintenance activities including Heaters, Static Equipment, Rotating Equipment, Piping, Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, Valves.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed turnaround work packages, job plans, and schedules.
• Review maintenance work scopes, engineering requirements, and inspection findings.
• Conduct site walkdowns to verify job scope, access requirements, and resource needs.
• Prepare manpower, equipment, material, and subcontractor requirements.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Engineering, SHE, and Contractors during planning and execution phases.
• Estimate labour hours, equipment requirements, and turnaround costs.
• Develop task sequences and identify critical path activities.
• Ensure all materials, tools, permits, and resources are available before execution.
• Monitor turnaround progress and provide daily planning support during execution.
• Track schedule performance, productivity, and work completion status.
• Identify schedule risks, constraints, and opportunities for optimization.
• Prepare turnaround reports, KPIs, and post-turnaround lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures, quality standards, and client requirements.

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed turnaround work packages, job plans, and schedules.


• Review maintenance work scopes, engineering requirements, and inspection findings.


• Conduct site walkdowns to verify job scope, access requirements, and resource needs.


• Prepare manpower, equipment, material, and subcontractor requirements.


• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Engineering, SHE, and Contractors during planning and execution phases.


• Estimate labour hours, equipment requirements, and turnaround costs.


• Develop task sequences and identify critical path activities.


• Ensure all materials, tools, permits, and resources are available before execution.


• Monitor turnaround progress and provide daily planning support during execution.


• Track schedule performance, productivity, and work completion status.


• Identify schedule risks, constraints, and opportunities for optimization.


• Prepare turnaround reports, KPIs, and post-turnaround lessons learned.


• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures, quality standards, and client requirements.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.


• Minimum 3–5 years of planning experience in refinery, petrochemical, oil & gas, or industrial plant maintenance.


• Experience in plant turnaround/shutdown planning is preferred.


• Planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project are added advantage


• Good communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to work under tight schedules and turnaround environments.


• Strong understanding of mechanical maintenance activities including:
  
  
  
  • Heaters
  
  
  • Static Equipment
  
  
  • Rotating Equipment
  
  
  • Piping
  
  
  • Heat Exchangers
  
  
  • Pressure Vessels
  
  
  • Valves