Planning Engineer at Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed project schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Prepare baseline schedules and track project progress against approved timelines.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment with project plans.
• Monitor project performance, identify delays, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and update progress reports, dashboards, and S-curves for management review.
• Conduct critical path analysis and highlight key project risks and constraints.
• Support project cost control by integrating schedule and resource planning.
• Interface with EPC contractors, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure schedule adherence.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide planning insights and updates.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of planning records throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline).

Experience:

• 12 to 15 years experience in project planning and scheduling within chemical, petrochemical, or oil & gas projects.
• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 or similar planning software is required.
• Experience in EPC project environments is preferred.
• Exposure to construction and commissioning planning is an added advant

Certifications

• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is an advantage.
• Primavera P6 certification is an added advantage.
• Membership in a professional body (e.g., COREN, NSE) is desirable.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of project planning and scheduling techniques.
• Proficiency in planning tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Understanding of chemical plant processes and project execution phases.
• Ability to develop WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) and project timelines.
• Knowledge of resource planning and cost tracking.
• Familiarity with EPC project execution and coordination.
• Ability to analyze project data and generate reports.
• Good understanding of risk management and mitigation planning.