Planning Engineer

PLANNING ENGINEER1. JOB SCOPE:Prepare & establish detailed engineering plan schedule, monitor, and coordinate all assigned modifications and projects in conjunction with project management and end user team for a wide range of tasks related to discipline scope, develop master plan with target dates and control S-Curves for all projects with timely update2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:DescriptionPrepare Shutdown maintenance execution schedules in micro level, monitor completion of the work carried out and forecasts activities during shutdowns.Able to assess and detail the job steps, resource requirement and Estimate duration & cost.Prepare with Maintenance and Operations group a shutdown logic showing clear sequence of various activities from shutdown to start-up.Ability to do resource loading and levelling and project the final resource requirement.Carry out schedule updating, and issue various look-ahead schedules as required.Able to carry out delay analysis and recommend the catch-up/recovery plans.Able to identify and track critical path activities to achieve scheduled completion of activities.Must be able to produce various progress metrics and reports including S-Curve.Planning and system support for Shutdown activities through close liaison with the Shutdown Team, Maintenance and Operations group.Able to identify the risk involved in each job, plan mitigation and incorporate them in the schedule.Proven ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.Co-ordinate with vendors, Contractors, other service providers to get inputs for scheduling.Ability to lead scheduling team and co-ordinate activities.3. Health, Safety, Environment and QualityEnsure compliance to all relevant quality, health, safety, and environmental management procedures.To work closely with HSE and Quality on related tasks such as process safety, maintaining and updating system documentation.Participate in modifications/projects reviews such as risk assessments, HAZOP, etc. to assure compliance to all defined standards and contribute to corrective actions.4. ReportsProvide inputs in the preparation of timely and accurate reports on modifications/projects.5. INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS:Internal:Project team, requesters/project owners, inventory/procurement team and relevant departments.External:Contractors, Vendors, Consultants, and service providers.6. WORK ENVIRONEMENT:Senior Automation Engineer shall be responsible for the effective execution of Instrumentation & Control systems engineering as per aspects of assigned projects/ programs.Completed work assignments are subject to review by the supervisor.Works independently most of the time and/or as part of an integrated project, investigation, and review and/or audit team.7. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:Minimum QualificationsB.Sc. Eng or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.Minimum 5 years Middle east/Gulf experience is mandatoryProficiency in English Language (Speak, Read, and Write)Minimum 3 Years working knowledge in Primavera Project Management latest version.Minimum Work Experience8 years work experience in refinery or petrochemical Oil and Gas plant in maintenance section out of which minimum 3 5 years in scheduling.Should have thorough hands-on experience in scheduling software Primavera P6.Should have working experience in SAP (PM/MM) and MS Office cover MS project tool.Good understanding on safety requirements and applying safe work practices during scheduling.Strong co-ordination & interpersonal skillsOriginally posted on Himalayas