Scheduling Engineer- SMP with Saudi Aramco

Job Title

Scheduling Engineer- SMP with Saudi Aramco

Employment Information

Employment/Contract Type: Full-Time
Industry/Nature of Business: Oil & Gas
Work Location: Dhahran

About NES

NES mission centers on providing specialist technical & engineering talent for critical industries, driven by values like integrity, customer focus, teamwork, drive, and enterprise, while focusing on Oil & Gas, Renewables, Chemicals, Life Sciences, and Mining, supporting global energy transition through responsible, diverse workforce solutions. (SMP opportunities with Aramco)

Mission & Vision

Mission: To connect companies with skilled engineering & technical professionals, facilitating global projects, especially in the evolving energy and scientific sectors, delivering workforce solutions ethically and responsibly.
Vision: To be a global leader in these specialized talent markets, supporting clients in achieving their goals while fostering local communities.

Core Values

Integrity & Responsibility: Upholding high standards, ensuring compliance, and minimizing environmental impact.
Customer Focus: Delivering safe, efficient solutions and building strong client relationships.
Drive & Personal Impact: Improving standards and contributing to positive outcomes.
Teamwork: Collaborating globally and locally for success.
Enterprise: Acting as responsible business partners, innovating, and supporting local economies.

Industry Focus

Energy Transition: Supporting renewable energy, carbon neutral projects, and sustainable energy production.
Core Sectors: Oil & Gas, Power, Chemicals, Life Sciences, and Mining.
Specialization: Providing expertise for complex, large-scale projects in these technical fields.

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Scheduling Engineer- SMP with Saudi Aramco.

Job Requirements

• In-depth understanding of scheduling concepts, including critical path method (CPM), program evaluation and review technique (PERT), resource leveling and schedule optimization methods, as well as schedule quality requirements
• Expertise in using scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project
• Fully Familiar of Planning and Scheduling requirements for the Oil and Gas Capital Project FEL/FEED, Detailed Design, Materials Procurement , Construction, Pre-commissioning
• In-depth understanding of the engineering deliverables per each discipline and theirs interdependencies
• Fully familiar with various construction crew productivities to estimate activities duration
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify potential issues, and develop effective solutions / mitigations plans
• Ability to optimize FEL/FEED and EPC schedules, not scarifying Safety and Quality
• Ability to assess schedule impact resulted from Scope Change
• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders, including project managers, engineers, and contractors
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of productivity in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of EVM principles and their application in project scheduling as well as ability to set KPIs including associated Targets
• Power BI intermediate or advanced level
• Not maintenance planner

Educational Background

Master or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Civil / Structural or Mechanical Engineer)

Preferred certificate

PMP, PMP-SP from PMI, Certified Construction Delay Analyst (CCDA)

Experience Required

10 years proven experience in planning and scheduling, coordination of projects within the oil & gas sector including Saudi Aramco experience.

Work Schedule

Full Time - 40h schedule per week

Benefits Offered

• Competitive Basic Salary + Overbase
• Adequate Health Insurance.
• Annual Leave & Public Holidays
• Annual Flight Tickets for Expats

Application Window

Start Date: 4/1/2026
End Date: 4/7/2026

How to apply

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• Website: NES web job link