Planning Engineer

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Planning Engineer with a strong background in Primavera, budgeting, and cost control. This role is particularly suited for a Mechanical Engineer who has demonstrated expertise in turnaround planning, project execution, stakeholder management, and leadership. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing detailed shutdown and turnaround schedules, ensuring seamless coordination across multiple disciplines, and driving project success through effective planning and monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop detailed shutdown and turnaround schedules using Primavera P6, including preparation of Level 3 and Level 4 schedules specifically for mechanical works. Define activity sequences, durations, and logic aligned with the shutdown strategy.

- Integrate the mechanical scope of work with other disciplines such as Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), Civil, QA/QC, and HSE to ensure comprehensive planning and execution.

- Support all phases of shutdown and turnaround execution, including preparation, on-site execution, and post-shutdown close-out activities. Coordinate closely with site teams, construction, maintenance, and operations departments.

- Track daily progress and update schedules accordingly. Identify schedule risks and delays promptly and propose effective recovery plans to keep the project on track.

- Monitor manpower, productivity, and equipment utilization to optimize resource allocation. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to provide transparent updates to stakeholders.

- Conduct schedule variance analysis and critical path tracking to identify potential bottlenecks and ensure timely completion of activities.

- Support look-ahead planning and ensure work front availability to maintain continuous workflow.

- Liaise with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, QA/QC, and HSE teams to facilitate smooth interface management. Participate actively in planning meetings, shutdown readiness reviews, and daily coordination meetings.

- Provide planning inputs for method statements and execution strategies to enhance project delivery and compliance with company standards.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project planning, with strong knowledge of SAP PS, budgeting, and cost control.

Key Skills and Competencies

- Expertise in turnaround planning and shutdown management.

- Proficient in project planning, scheduling, and control, particularly Level IV planning.

- Strong skills in cost control, budgeting, and financial management.

- Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively.

- Competent in monitoring, reporting, and progress tracking.

- Commitment to compliance with HSE, quality standards, and company systems.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a challenging environment where your planning expertise will directly impact project success and operational efficiency. If you are a proactive planner with a strong mechanical engineering background and a passion for delivering results, this position is an excellent fit.