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Planning Engineer

The Planning Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules for the fabrication of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, skids, tanks, and other static equipment. This role ensures timely project execution through effective planning, coordination, and progress tracking while supporting project teams with accurate forecasting and resource allocation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Scheduling

  • Develop detailed project schedules (Level 1–4) using Primavera P6 / MS Project.

  • Create baseline schedules aligned with project scope, engineering, procurement, and fabrication timelines.

  • Track progress against the schedule and update regularly.

2. Coordination & Monitoring

  • Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, QC, and Project Management teams to align timelines.

  • Monitor shop production activities related to pressure vessel and heat exchanger fabrication.

  • Identify delays, bottlenecks, and risks; recommend mitigation plans.

3. Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports (S-Curves, dashboards, manpower histograms).

  • Maintain records of planned vs. actual progress, productivity reports, and critical path analysis.

  • Present progress reviews to management and clients.

4. Resource Planning

  • Forecast manpower, material, and machine requirements for fabrication shop.

  • Ensure availability of materials and resources as per project timeline.

  • Support procurement teams with required delivery schedules.

5. Cost & Time Control

  • Monitor project timelines to prevent delays and cost overruns.

  • Assist in project budgeting related to timeline assumptions.

  • Track change orders and impact on project schedule.

6. Technical & Industry Knowledge

  • Understanding of ASME-coded fabrication processes for pressure vessels and heat exchangers.

  • Knowledge of welding sequences, hydrotesting schedules, NDT timelines, and fabrication workflow.

  • Review fabrication drawings, MTO, and work packages for scheduling accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

  • 5–8 years of experience in project planning within fabrication industries (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, static equipment).

  • Strong experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project.

  • Knowledge of ASME Section VIII, TEMA, API standards preferred.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of fabrication workflow and shop operations.

  • Good knowledge of material procurement cycles (plates, tubes, forgings).

  • Analytical skills for forecasting and risk assessment.

  • Strong communication and coordination skills.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.