Planning Engineer- Oil and Gas

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About Epcogen

Epcogen is a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) solutions provider serving oil & gas, petrochemicals, power, and renewable energy sectors. The company delivers complex engineering projects with precision, integrating advanced planning, cost control, and execution strategies to meet client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and monitor project schedules for FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Prepare baseline schedules, resource-loaded programs, and progress measurement systems in alignment with project objectives.
• Conduct schedule analysis, identify critical paths, and provide recovery plans for schedule deviations.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align deliverables and milestones.
• Generate weekly and monthly progress reports for internal and client review.
• Support project control teams in developing project budgets, cash flow, and forecasting.
• Participate in project review meetings and client interactions to communicate planning updates.
• Ensure compliance with project control procedures and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Minimum 15 years of planning experience in EPC projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and related planning tools.
• Strong understanding of EPC project execution workflows and inter-discipline coordination.
• Knowledge of cost control principles, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk assessment techniques.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior planning engineers.
• Familiarity with international project control standards and best practices.