Planning Engineer (E&I)

Role Overview

Experience Requirements

• **6–12 years**
• total experience in Oil & Gas / EPC projects
• **5–8 years**

experience

• in MEI construction projects
• **5–8 years**
• dedicated experience in E&I planning and scheduling
• ADNOC project experience is
• highly preferred

1. Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed

Level 3 & Level 4 schedules

• for E&I activities using Primavera P6
• Integrate E&I scope into the overall MEI project schedule
• Establish logical construction and commissioning sequences
• Ensure alignment with project milestones and ADNOC requirements

2. MEI Work Integration

• Coordinate E&I activities with Mechanical, Piping, and Civil teams
• Align cable routing, instrument installation, and equipment erection plans
• Support system/subsystem‑based commissioning strategies

3. Progress Monitoring & Control

• Track physical progress for E&I works (cable laying, glanding, termination, loop checking)
• Monitor productivity and KPIs against planned targets
• Identify schedule deviations and propose mitigation/recovery actions
• Maintain accurate progress measurement systems

4. Look‑Ahead & Readiness Planning

• Prepare

3‑Month, 6‑Week, and Weekly

• look‑ahead schedules
• Ensure availability of:
• Approved IFC drawings
• Materials and equipment
• Work permits and site access
• Maintain and update constraint logs

5. Resource Planning

• Develop manpower histograms for E&I construction crews
• Apply standard productivity norms (MH/Unit)
• Optimize resource allocation based on site priorities and constraints

6. Reporting & Client Coordination

• Prepare ADNOC‑compliant daily, weekly, and monthly reports
• Present progress updates, issues, and recovery plans to stakeholders
• Participate in internal and client progress meetings
• Support project controls and management teams with schedule insights

7. Delay Analysis & Claims

• Perform schedule delay analysis using:

• Impacted Schedule Method

• Fragnet Analysis
• Windows Analysis
• Support preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims
• Maintain proper documentation for claims and schedule impacts

Technical Skills Required

• **Primavera P6**

(Mandatory)

• Advanced

MS Excel

• (dashboards, S‑curves, tracking tools)
• Strong understanding of E&I construction activities:
• Cable laying, glanding, termination
• Instrument installation & calibration
• Loop checking & pre‑commissioning
• Knowledge of MEI construction sequencing and systemization
• Experience preparing S‑Curves (Planned vs Actual)
• Ability to prepare delay, variance, and recovery reports

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proactive approach to planning and risk identification