Planning Engineer (Oil & Gas Industry)

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using software like Primavera P6, ensuring accuracy and reflecting project scope and contract requirements. • Monitor project progress, analyze variances against the baseline schedule, and proactively identify potential delays or risks. • Collaborate with project teams (engineering, procurement, construction) to gather and validate progress updates, ensuring schedule integrity. • Prepare and present schedule reports, including progress curves and critical path analysis, to stakeholders, highlighting key milestones and issues. • Conduct regular schedule reviews and forecasting, providing recommendations for schedule recovery and mitigation strategies. • Manage and control project baselines, change requests, and schedule revisions, maintaining proper documentation and version control. • Support the development of project budgets and cost forecasts, integrating schedule data with cost data for comprehensive project control. • Participate in project meetings and provide planning expertise, contributing to effective decision-making and problem-solving. • Assess the impact of changes on the project schedule, providing proactive solutions and recommendations. • Ensure compliance with project controls procedures and company standards for planning and scheduling. • Possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or related field) from a recognized university. • Hold a minimum of 5+ years of experience in planning and scheduling within the Oil & Gas industry, with a focus on capital projects. • Demonstrate strong proficiency in using Primavera P6 scheduling software, with advanced knowledge of its functionalities. • Exhibit experience in developing and maintaining project schedules for large-scale oil and gas projects, including upstream, midstream, or downstream. • Show a solid understanding of project management principles, including scope management, risk management, and change management. • Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve schedule-related issues. • Display strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with project teams and stakeholders. • Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. • Be familiar with relevant industry codes and standards, such as those of the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE). • Show strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.