Avanti Energy Services Limited, a leading Oil and Gas Human Resource Recruitment and Consultancy firm, is seeking a Planning Engineer to support our client in the dynamic oil and gas sector. This is a critical role for a results-oriented professional committed to advancing Engineering goals while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Project Scheduling & Planning, Develop and maintaining detailed project schedules for oil & gas projects using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
2. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Defining project scope by breaking it down into manageable phases like drilling, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
3. Critical Path Method (CPM) Analysis, Identifying key activities that impact project timelines, such as drilling, pipeline installation, and plant construction.
4. Progress Tracking & Reporting, monitoring daily, weekly, and monthly progress against schedules and generating .reports for stakeholders.
5. Resource Allocation & Management, Planning and allocating manpower, equipment, and materials efficiently to avoid delays.
6. Cost Control & Budget Monitoring, tracking project costs, monitor spending, and ensure alignment with the approved budget.
7. Risk Assessment & Mitigation, identifying potential risks such as equipment failures, weather conditions, or regulatory issues, and developing contingency plans.
8. Delay Analysis & Recovery Plans, conducting forensic schedule analysis to determine the causes of delays and propose corrective actions.
9. Stakeholder Coordination, liaising with project managers, drill engineers, procurement teams, and contractors to ensure smooth execution.
10. Contractual Compliance, ensuring project activities align with contract requirements, regulatory approvals, and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards.
11. Shutdown & Turnaround Planning, developing detailed plans for plant shutdowns, maintenance, and turnaround activities to minimize downtime.
12. Commissioning & Start-Up Scheduling, planning and track commissioning phases, ensuring all systems are tested and operational before production begins.
13. Use of Project Management Software, Utilizing Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, and SAP for planning, scheduling, and analytics.
14. HSE & Regulatory Compliance, ensuring all scheduling and planning activities adhere to safety regulations, environmental policies, and industry standards (API, ASME, OSHA, etc.).
15. Continuous Improvement & Lessons Learned, analyze past projects, document lessons learned, and implement improvements for future projects.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project planning or construction planning
- Certification: Possession of valid and relevant education certificates.
- Experience: At least 5 years in a similar role, specifically related to Planning Engineer, project planner and knowledge in oil and gas, EPC Processes, handle processing
- Skills: Strong understanding of Planning in engineering, excellent stakeholder engagement, project management, and communication skills.
How to Apply
If you are a proactive, passionate, and self-driven individual with a strong commitment to excellence, please submit your cover letter, CV, and academic documents as a single PDF, with the position you are applying for in the subject line, to [email protected]. The deadline for applications is 28th February 2025.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive communication within two weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Disclaimer: Avanti Energy Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Never pay for a job during the recruitment process.
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