Planning Engineer- Oil and Gas

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Job Title: Planning Engineer (Oil & Gas, Substation Project)Location: UAEExperience: 5-13 yearsKey Responsibilities:
  • Develop and manage detailed project schedules for oil & gas substation projects using Primavera P6, including creation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), key milestones, and timelines aligned with project deliverables.
  • Monitor the progress of substation construction and commissioning activities, providing regular status updates to project management. Highlight deviations or potential delays and recommend corrective actions.
  • Plan and allocate resources effectively, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to ensure timely execution of substation works within the defined budget.
  • Identify schedule risks specific to substation projects (e.g., equipment delivery delays, utility coordination, permit issues) and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate and communicate with EPC contractors, client representatives, engineering teams, and construction personnel to manage changes in project timelines or scope.
  • Evaluate and analyze the impact of scope changes, resource fluctuations, or external factors on the overall project schedule, and update plans accordingly.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working on EPC substation projects within the Oil & Gas sector in Saudi Arabia.
  • Strong proficiency in Primavera P6.
  • Familiarity with Saudi Aramco or similar oil & gas project standards is an advantage.
  • Solid understanding of project planning principles, critical path method (CPM), earned value management (EVM), and resource leveling techniques.
SkillsPrimavera / P6, Substation, Electrical

Saaki Argus & Averil Consulting

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