Senior Planning Engineer (Shutdown & Turnaround Projects) – Jubail, Saudi Arabia

📍 Location

Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

🗂 Job Category

• Engineering & Technical
• Energy, Oil & Gas
• Operations & Supply Chain

🧾 Job Overview

An excellent opportunity is available for a highly experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join a major compressor replacement project in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in shutdown scheduling, turnaround management, and EPC project planning within refinery and petrochemical environments.

The Planning Engineer will play a critical role in managing project schedules, optimizing resources, and ensuring timely execution of complex brownfield EPC projects, particularly those associated with industry leaders such as SABIC and Aramco. This position offers exposure to high-impact projects that demand precision in critical path management and shutdown coordination.

This role provides significant career growth opportunities, allowing professionals to enhance their expertise in Primavera P6, Earned Value Management (EVM), and refinery logistics. It also supports continuous professional development through hands-on project experience and advanced planning methodologies.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
• Analyze and manage critical path activities for shutdowns and turnarounds
• Monitor project progress, identify delays, and implement recovery plans
• Manage manpower histograms and resource loading for optimal performance
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques (SPI, CPI) for performance tracking
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams
• Align project milestones with shutdown windows and refinery schedules
• Ensure compliance with SIMOPS constraints and refinery operational requirements

🎓 Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum 7+ years of EPC planning experience, including 5+ years in Saudi Arabia
• At least 3+ years of shutdown/turnaround scheduling experience in KSA refineries
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6
• Proven experience in brownfield project scheduling (SABIC/Aramco preferred)
• Strong understanding of SIMOPS, refinery logistics, and shutdown coordination
• Transferable Iqama and must be currently residing in Saudi Arabia

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SASREF or SABIC refinery planning projects
• Expertise in cost loading, resource planning, and advanced scheduling techniques

💼 Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary:
SAR 15,000 – SAR 25,000 per month (based on experience and expertise)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive monthly salary aligned with EPC industry standards
• Opportunity to work on high-value refinery and petrochemical projects
• Exposure to advanced project planning tools and methodologies

Career Growth & Professional Development:

• Strong progression into Lead Planning Engineer or Project Controls Manager roles
• Hands-on experience with large-scale shutdown and turnaround projects
• Advanced skill development in Primavera P6, EVM, and resource optimization
• Opportunities for certification and professional development in project planning and controls

📝 Application Process

🔗 Application Process (Website):

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📧 HR Email for Application:

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🔹 Reference (ADD ONLY ONCE – AT THE END)
Referred by: Rashid Naseem – Recrenza