Planner | KSA | Oil & Gas

Location: Saudi Arabia (Jubail / Yanbu Preferred) Industry: Petrochemical / Oil & Gas Contracting Salary: SAR 4,000 – 6,000

Requirements: Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Planner with strong expertise in petrochemical and oil & gas contracting projects. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in Primavera P6, project scheduling, forecasting, and turnaround/shutdown planning within petrochemical plants.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.

Prepare baseline schedules, resource loading (up to Level 5), and progress tracking.

Monitor project performance and prepare forecast completion dates.

Support Mega Turnaround, Turnaround, and Shutdown planning activities.

Coordinate with Project Manager and Client for schedule updates and execution strategy.

Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

Track manpower, equipment, and productivity during shutdown activities.

Ensure compliance with safety standards in petrochemical / hazardous environments.

Assist in planning mechanical, erection, hydrojetting, catalyst handling, heavy lift, and industrial cleaning works.

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in Petrochemical / Oil & Gas contracting projects.

Experience in Mega Turnaround, Turnaround & Shutdown projects.

Experience with reputed contracting companies handling:

Mechanical works

Erection works

Industrial cleaning in petrochemical plants

Work experience in Jubail / Yanbu preferred.

Similar petrochemical experience in India may also be considered.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Preferred from reputed institution).

Primavera (P6) Certification – Mandatory

PMI Certification – Preferred

Technical Skills

Strong hands-on experience in:

Primavera P6 scheduling

Forecasting and progress monitoring

Resource loading up to Level 5

Shutdown & turnaround planning

Working in petrochemical / hazardous environments

Hydrojetting, catalyst handling, heavy lifting, and site fabrication activities

Proficient in:

MS Word & MS Excel

Preparation of progress reports

Email communication in English

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and planning skills.

Ability to work in a multinational environment.

Safety-first mindset.

Strong coordination with Project Manager and Client.

Good communication skills in English (Speaking, Reading & Writing).