Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Planning Engineer to join our dynamic team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. As a key member of our oil and gas Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Maintenance (EPCM) division, you will play a vital role in the planning and execution of projects, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget. Your expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale oil and gas projects, and you will collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize project performance and efficiency. Responsibilities: - Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules using appropriate planning software and tools. - Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to establish project timelines and milestones. - Identify potential scheduling issues and risks, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate delays. - Prepare progress reports and performance metrics to communicate the project's status to stakeholders. - Conduct regular schedule reviews and update project plans in accordance with changes in scope or resources. - Assist in the development of work breakdown structures (WBS) and ensure proper allocation of resources. - Support the project team in defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and tracking project performance against them. - Participate in project meetings and provide insights based on scheduling analysis. - Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in project planning and scheduling. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the planning department.



Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. - Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Planning Engineer in the oil and gas EPC -/EPCM industry. - Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools. - Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. - Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. - Knowledge of industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental considerations. - Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, IPMA) is a plus. - Fluency in English.


About the company

China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (abbreviated to CPECC) is affiliated to China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and is the largest professional company specialized in oil engineering, manufacturing, construction and lump-sum contracting in China. CPECC has full functions integrating design, procurement, manufacturing and construction, and can provide various services such as preliminary consultation on large oil projects, feasibility study, environmental impact and safety assessments, survey and measurement, design, procurement, construction, manufacturing, supervision, commissioning trial and operating maintenance as well as project engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and project management contracting (PMC) services. For years, CPECC has always adhered to the operation philosophy of acting in good faith, performing innovation, providing services and achieving win-win results. It has successively undertaken and completed many large projects such oil/gas production & processing facilities, refineries & petrochemical plants, oil/gas storages & transportations, and utilities in 5 regional markets including over 50 countries. It has been selected as one of the top 225 international project contractors in the world by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for successive 21 years, has been selected as one of The Top 60 Contractors in China for successive 11 years, and was honorably ranked number one in "The Most Promising Contractors in China in 2009.