Planning Engineer

Planning Engineer

Job Description: Planning Engineer – Pumps

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project schedules for pump repair, manufacturing, testing, and site service activities.
• Develop work plans, timelines, and progress tracking reports using Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar planning tools.
• Coordinate with project managers, workshop teams, procurement, engineering, quality, and service teams to ensure smooth execution of project activities.
• Monitor project progress against the approved schedule and highlight delays, risks, and required corrective actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, including look-ahead schedules and project status updates.
• Track key project milestones such as material availability, machining, assembly, inspection, testing, packing, and delivery.
• Support resource planning for manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontracted activities.
• Assist in identifying schedule impacts caused by changes in scope, material delays, customer requirements, or technical issues.
• Maintain accurate project records, planning documents, and schedule updates for internal and customer reporting.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide planning inputs to support decision-making.
• Ensure planning activities comply with company quality, safety, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be a Saudi citizen.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project planning, preferably within pumps, rotating equipment, manufacturing, repair, or oil and gas service environments.
• Good understanding of pump components, repair processes, workshop activities, and project execution stages.
• Experience in preparing schedules, progress reports, and project dashboards.
• Knowledge of planning tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Excel.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong planning, scheduling, and coordination skills.
• Good knowledge of project lifecycle, work breakdown structure, and milestone tracking.
• Ability to read technical documents, drawings, and work scopes related to pumps and rotating equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.

Preferred Experience

Key Performance Indicators