Key Skills

Job Description

As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will take ownership of project scheduling activities, ensuring that plans remain accurate, achievable, and aligned with overall project objectives. You will work closely with teams across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction to coordinate activities, manage interfaces, and maintain control over project timelines. Through proactive schedule management and performance analysis, you will help identify challenges at an early stage and support the timely delivery of project milestones. Responsibilities Create, update, and manage integrated project schedules using industry-standard planning tools, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project; Work with project leadership, technical specialists, and other stakeholders to establish key dates, dependencies, deliverables, and resource requirements; Track actual progress against the approved baseline, investigate schedule variances, and recommend measures to minimize delays; Produce periodic planning reports covering schedule performance, earned value indicators, progress measurements, and forecast completion dates; Evaluate scheduling data and emerging trends to identify potential bottlenecks and provide recommendations for project decisions; Facilitate planning sessions and coordination workshops to align priorities, responsibilities, and delivery expectations; Verify that planning activities comply with applicable regulations, project requirements, safety standards, and organizational procedures; Coach and guide less experienced planning professionals, sharing knowledge and promoting consistent planning practices within the team. Required Experience and Expertise A minimum of five years of relevant experience in project scheduling or project controls within the oil and gas industry; Practical knowledge of planning and scheduling applications, with Primavera P6 considered a strong advantage; The ability to interpret complex project data, assess schedule performance, and develop practical solutions; Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders across different disciplines; A sound understanding of project control processes, scheduling techniques, and established project management practices; Excellent organizational capabilities and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively; A structured and precise working approach, with a strong emphasis on data quality and dependable reporting; The ability to contribute constructively within international, cross-functional project teams.

Core Responsibilities

Create and maintain integrated project schedules, coordinate planning across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction, and track progress against approved baselines. Analyze schedule performance, report forecasts and variances, facilitate planning sessions, ensure compliance with project requirements, and guide less experienced planning professionals.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of project scheduling or project controls experience in the oil and gas industry, along with knowledge of scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Candidates should be skilled in schedule analysis, project controls, stakeholder communication, organization, accurate reporting, and collaboration in international cross-functional teams.