Qureos Mentor

Avanceon Middle East & South Asia

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 Who Are We?
 
 At
 
 Avanceon / Octopus Digital
 
 , we don&rsquo;t just do automation, we lead the charge. As a multinational player with a presence in
 
 Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
 
 , and
 
 Pakistan
 
 , we've been providing
 
 cutting-edge control system integration, energy management, and automation
 
 
 solutions
 
 for over 24 years. Our clients include major blue-chip companies, and our work spans multiple industries. When it comes to tech, quality, and innovation, we don&rsquo;t cut corners&mdash;we set the standard.
 
 
 
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 Job Overview:
 
 
 Role Purpose
 
 The Planning Engineer &ndash; Resource &amp; Cost Management plays a critical role in
 
 planning,
 
 
 optimizing, and controlling engineering resources and costs
 
 for the IX (Instrumentation, Controls &amp; SCADA) function. The position focuses on
 
 resource capacity planning, resource
 
 
 loading, utilization reporting, project / SLA planning, and budget tracking
 
 across multiple projects, Service License agreements (SLAs) and supporting informed decision-making for leadership and project management teams. The role supports an engineering organization of approximately
 
 100 engineers
 
 and acts as a
 
 single source of truth
 
 for resource availability, workload distribution, and manpower cost performance.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Resource Planning &amp; Capacity Management (Primary Focus)
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 Develop and maintain resource capacity models for IX engineering teams, considering skills, availability, leave, training, and non-project activities.
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 Prepare resource loading plans aligned with project schedules, engineering deliverables, and forecasted workloads.
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 Identify over-allocation, under-utilization, and skill constraints, and propose optimization or reallocation strategies.
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 Provide short-, medium-, and long-term resource forecasts to IX leadership and PMT.
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 Resource Utilization &amp; Performance Reporting
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 Prepare weekly and monthly resource utilization reports (planned vs actual) at individual, discipline, and departmental levels.
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 Analyze timesheet and hours data to generate actionable insights on productivity, efficiency, and workload trends.
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 Develop and maintain management dashboards highlighting utilization, forecast accuracy, and key risks.
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 Provide data-driven inputs during IX, PMT, and management review meetings.
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 Cost &amp; Budget Control
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 Support preparation of manpower cost budgets for projects based on approved resource plans and cost rates.
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 Track actual vs planned engineering hours and costs, highlighting variances and potential overruns.
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 Coordinate with Accounts and ERP teams to ensure accurate and timely hours and cost reporting.
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 Planning &amp; Schedule Integration (Supporting Role)
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 Develop and maintain high-level engineering schedules using Primavera /ZOHO, aligned with resource plans
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 Integrate engineering, procurement (RFQs, IRs, POs), FAT, iFAT, and T&amp;C activities into planning views.
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 Monitor key milestones and highlight schedule impacts caused by resource constraints.
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 Support preparation of recovery plans in coordination with IX delivery leads.
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 Coordination &amp; Interface Management
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 Work closely with Engineering Leads, PMT, Procurement, T&amp;C, QA/QC, and SC to ensure alignment between resource plans and execution.
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 Coordinate resource deployment for FAT, iFAT, testing, commissioning, and site activities.
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 Track and follow up on critical action items arising from project and IX review meetings.
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 Risk Management &amp; Governance
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 Identify resource- and cost-related risks impacting project delivery.
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 Proactively flag high-risk areas and recommend mitigation actions.
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 Maintain governance over IX KPIs, including utilization, forecast accuracy, and cost variance
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 7. Process Improvement &amp; Automation
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 Continuously improve planning, reporting, and data management processes.
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 Enhance and automate Excel-based models, dashboards, and reporting tools.
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 Support standardization of resource planning and reporting practices across IX sub-departments.
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 Participate in RFG and continuous improvement initiatives with IX management and HR.
 
 
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 Key Skills &amp; Competencies
 
 
 
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 Strong expertise in Excel (Pivot Tables, advanced formulas, data analysis, dashboards), MS Word and power-point
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 Solid understanding of resource planning, capacity management, and utilization analysis.
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 Good working knowledge of project budgeting and cost control.
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 Experience with Primavera, MS Project and/or ZOHO for planning and reporting.
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 Strong analytical mindset with the ability to convert data into management insights.
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 Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
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 Organize and Maintain documentation record (Hard copies/ Online Portal).
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 Prepare Document tracking sheet/ log sheet in excel.
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 Prepare documentation as per client or Avanceon Format
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 Good Written and verbal communication skills.
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 Manage Multiple tasks and projects.
 
 
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 🎓 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering (Instrumentation / Electrical / Electronics / Control Systems or related field)
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 Project Planning or Project Controls certification is an added advantage
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 3-5 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, and control for engineering or EPC projects
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 Hands-on experience with Primavera P6, MS Project
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 ZOHO project scheduling and progress tracking (Optional)
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 Experience coordinating engineering, procurement, testing &amp; commissioning, and project management teams
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 Exposure to Instrumentation, Controls, and SCADA (IX) projects across the project lifecycle
 
 
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 🤩 Benefits
 
 
 
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 Competitive Salary &amp; Benefits 💸
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 Health &amp; Life Insurance 🏥
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 Easy Commute (Travel Benefits 🚗)
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 A Chance to Work in a Growing, Dynamic Company 🌱
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 Join a Motivated, Talented Team Who Knows How to Have Fun 🤩
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Planning Engineer

<div>
 
 Why Avanceon?
 
 
 
 Are you ready to be part of something BIG? At Avanceon, we&rsquo;re not just about automation &ndash; we&rsquo;re about creating solutions that power the future! With a strong presence in Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, Avanceon has been leading the charge in control systems, energy management, and automation for over 24 years. We&rsquo;re looking for someone to jump into this exciting journey with us! 🌍✨
 
 
 
 Job Overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking a Trainee HSE Engineer for Avanceon. The ideal candidate will be responsible in facilitating design and execution of safety management plans, conducting audits, and promoting a culture of safety excellence aligned with organizational and regulatory standards in addition to planning and conducting trainings.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Operational Support ∙Assist in managing HSE functions at the factory level, including the manufacturing of chemical injection skids, wellhead control panels, and automation systems. ∙Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits, and risk assessments ∙Monitor worker safety practices and promote adherence to environmental sustainability policies.
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 Sustainability and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Initiatives ∙Support action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and align factory operations with corporate carbon footprint reduction goals. ∙Assist in implementing energy-saving measures and waste reduction programs to meet sustainability targets.
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 HSE in Project Support ∙Provide assistance during construction phases of projects, ensuring compliance with HSE ∙Coordinate with project teams to ensure HSE considerations are integrated into day-to-day activities.
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 Training and Competency Development ∙Collaborate with the corporate training team to identify training needs through Training Need Analysis (TNA) for employees and contractors. ∙Plan and support the execution of training programs, ensuring timely delivery and documentation. Assist in developing training Plans for new employees ∙
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 ISO Compliance and Auditing ∙Assist in maintaining ISO certifications (9001:2015, 14001:2015, and 45001:2018) by supporting internal audits and preparing documentation for external reviews. ∙Ensure audit findings are addressed with corrective actions to maintain compliance.
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 Contractor Management ∙Monitor and ensure contractors comply with Avanceon's HSE standards and requirements. ∙Conduct safety meetings and compliance reviews with contractors.
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 Incident Reporting and Investigation ∙Assist in reporting and investigating workplace incidents using root cause analysis techniques like Fault Tree Analysis and TapRoot. ∙Support the implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 Education: ∙Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
 
 
 
 Certifications (Preferred)
 
 
 
 IOSH Managing Safely (MS) ∙NEBOSH IGC ∙Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018.
 
 
 
 Skills And Competencies
 
 
 
 Basic Understanding of HSE and sustainability frameworks such ∙Basic knowledge of ISO standards and local HSE regulations. ∙Effective communication and organizational skills.
 
 
 
 Experience (Preferred)
 
 
 
 Internship or 0&ndash;1 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is a plus.
 
 
 
 Perks Of Being Part Of The Avanceon Crew
 
 
 
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 Competitive Salary &amp; Benefits 💸
 </li>
 <li>
 Health &amp; Life Insurance 🏥
 </li>
 <li>
 Easy Commute (Travel Benefits 🚗)
 </li>
 <li>
 A Chance to Work in a Growing, Dynamic Company 🌱
 </li>
 <li>
 Join a Motivated, Talented Team Who Knows How to Have Fun 🤩
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 </ul>
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Trainee HSE Engineer

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