Planning Engineer

Qualification: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (B.E/B.Tech) or equivalent.

Experience: 5 8 years of relevant experience in project planning and control activities for large EPC projects.

Industry : Fertilizer, Petrochemical, or Oil and Gas plants.

Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Primavera Project P6, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint for project planning, scheduling, and data analysis.

Onsite/Field profiles are not considered.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop detailed project plans and schedules using Primavera Project P6 for identified projects.
2. Perform project planning and control activities for large EPC projects in the Oil & Gas and Fertilizers sectors.
3. Update project baselines, conduct critical path analysis, and implement fast-tracking and crashing techniques as needed.
4. Monitor project progress, generate MIS reports, and conduct S Curve analysis for project performance evaluation.
5. Maintain the Master Project Schedule for all ongoing and forecasted projects to support resource planning and allocation.
6. Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project deliverables are on schedule.
7. Review project schedules of contractors, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment with project timelines.
8. Prepare and review invoices, progress reports, and project status updates for owners, clients, and stakeholders.
9. Conduct resource loading analysis for manpower, machinery, and material requirements.
10. Assist in project risk assessment, mitigation planning, and issue resolution.
11. Prepare weekly and monthly project reports highlighting key milestones, progress, and challenges.
12. Ensure compliance with project management processes, standards, and best practices.
13. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize project planning and execution strategies.

Additional Skills:

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
3. Knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques.
4. Experience with data management and analysis.
5. Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
6. Familiarity with industry-specific codes, standards, and regulations.