Planning Engineer (Shutdowns)

The Planning Engineer (Mechanical) will be responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling shutdown, turnaround, and maintenance activities for oil & gas facilities. The role requires strong hands-on experience in mechanical shutdown planning, coordination with multiple disciplines, and ensuring project milestones are achieved within approved timelines.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Certification in Primavera P6 (mandatory)
• Shutdown / Turnaround Planning certification is a plus

Key Responsibilities:

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed shutdown and turnaround schedules using Primavera P6
• Prepare Level 3 & Level 4 schedules for mechanical works
• Define activity sequences, durations, and logic based on shutdown strategy
• Integrate mechanical scope with other disciplines (E&I, Civil, QA/QC, HSE)

Shutdown & Turnaround Execution

• Support shutdown preparation, execution, and post-shutdown close-out
• Coordinate with site teams, construction, maintenance, and operations
• Track daily progress and update schedules accordingly
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and propose recovery plans

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor manpower, productivity, and equipment utilization
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports
• Perform schedule variance analysis and critical path tracking
• Support look-ahead planning and work front availability

Coordination & Interface Management

• Liaise with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, QA/QC, and HSE teams
• Participate in planning meetings, shutdown readiness reviews, and daily coordination meetings
• Support planning inputs for method statements and execution strategies

Preferred Experience:

• ADNOC / Middle East shutdown experience (preferred)
• EPC or Maintenance Contractor background
• Experience working on large-scale shutdowns and TA projects