Planning Engineer

Planning Engineer with 7-10 years of experience in scheduling, planning, costing, and estimation of manpower, specifically during outage periods. Seeking to leverage expertise in

project management and resource optimization to enhance efficiency and minimize downtime in power plant operations. Committed to delivering accurate forecasts and cost-effective solutions while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution.

• Develop, prepare, and update project plans and schedules, monitoring progress and coordinating with the execution team to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Work closely with the executing team to update daily planned activities and follow up on completion, addressing any delays or issues that arise.
• Prepare the Outage Plan, allocating resources such as manpower, tools, consumables, and additional resources in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Prepare costing and estimation reports in accordance with the requirements of the Operations Manager and Project Manager.
• Attend progress meetings with clients, effectively communicating project status and providing updates on the schedule.
• Monitor project progress and update schedules regularly, identifying and mitigating potential delays.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to address scheduling conflicts and resource constraints.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Provide regular reports on schedule status, manpower utilization, and cost forecasts to management.
• Facilitate communication between engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment on project timelines.
• Assist in the development of work breakdown structures (WBS) to enhance project clarity and tracking.
• Evaluate and recommend scheduling tools and methodologies to improve project planning processes.
• Support the preparation of tender documents, including schedule and manpower estimates.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in project planning and execution.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.