Job description

For MGSIII Aramco Project- Riyad Location

Job Title: Planning Engineer / Scheduler

Experience Required:5–10 Years (Pipeline Projects)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Schedule Development & Maintenance

• Develop comprehensive Level and Level-4 resource-loaded detailed project schedules for pipeline projects, including mainline, tie-in, and associated facilities.

• Build and maintain detailed schedules using Primavera P6 (mandatory).

• Incorporate all project phases: FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup.

• Establish Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), activity coding, milestones, and logic ties in alignment with project scope.

• Perform resource loading and leveling for all critical activities.

• Maintain baseline schedules and manage schedule change control processes.

B. Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor actual versus planned progress across all project disciplines and subcontractors.

• Saudi Aramco Project control department “Dashboards & reports” to be submitted on time and with accuracy.

• Collect field progress data and update schedules on a weekly and monthly basis.

• Prepare Weekly Progress Reports (WPR), Monthly Progress Reports (MPR), and Look-Ahead schedules.

• Track KPIs including Schedule Performance Index (SPI), critical path activities, float consumption, and earned value metrics.

• Identify schedule deviations early and recommend corrective actions to the project team.

C. Critical Path & Risk Analysis

• Perform critical path analysis and identify near-critical paths that could impact project completion.

• Assess the impact of scope changes, weather, and unforeseen events on the project schedule.

• Develop recovery schedules and acceleration plans when required.

D. Coordination & Interface Management

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure schedule alignment and interface management.

• Liaise with subcontractors and vendors to obtain and validate their schedule inputs and progress updates.

• Participate in schedule review meetings with the Client, PMC, and regulatory bodies.

• Manage interface milestones between pipeline, facilities, tie-in, and third-party activities..

E. Documentation & Deliverables

• Prepare and submit all schedule-related deliverables as per the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and contractual requirements.

• Maintain schedule registers, baseline change logs, and planning documentation.

• Ensure all schedule submissions comply with client requirements and formats.

3. QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (required).

• Master’s Degree or professional certification is an advantage.

• Certification in Primavera P6 (Oracle University or equivalent) is preferred.

4. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Experience:

• 5–10 years of project planning and scheduling experience in the oil & gas industry.

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience on onshore or offshore pipeline construction projects.

• Experience with large-diameter pipeline projects (up to 16’’) is strongly preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of Saudi Aramco Project Experience is highly desired.

Pipeline-Specific Experience:

• Pipeline ROW (Right-of-Way) management and scheduling constraints.

• Pigging, hydrotest, Stations, pre-commissioning, and commissioning scheduling.

• River/road crossing schedules (HDD, open-cut), tie-in scheduling, and block valve station activities.

• Understanding of pipeline welding, coating, cathodic protection, and NDT scheduling requirements.

5. TECHNICAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Software & Tools Planning Competencies

• Primavera P6 (mandatory)

• MS Project

• MS Excel (advanced, macros) • WBS & OBS Development

• Critical Path Method (CPM)

• Earned Value Management

• Resource & Cost Loading

• Linear Scheduling (pipeline km)