Job Description: Planning Engineer – Pumps

Position Title: Planning Engineer
Department: Projects / Operations / Service
Industry: Pumps / Rotating Equipment
Experience Required: Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience
Location: Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Reports To: Project Manager / Planning Manager

Job Purpose

The Planning Engineer will be responsible for preparing, monitoring, and updating project schedules related to pump manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and service activities. The role ensures that project timelines, resources, materials, and progress are properly planned and tracked to support on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project schedules for pump repair, manufacturing, testing, and site service activities.
• Develop work plans, timelines, and progress tracking reports using Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar planning tools.
• Coordinate with project managers, workshop teams, procurement, engineering, quality, and service teams to ensure smooth execution of project activities.
• Monitor project progress against the approved schedule and highlight delays, risks, and required corrective actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, including look-ahead schedules and project status updates.
• Track key project milestones such as material availability, machining, assembly, inspection, testing, packing, and delivery.
• Support resource planning for manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontracted activities.
• Assist in identifying schedule impacts caused by changes in scope, material delays, customer requirements, or technical issues.
• Maintain accurate project records, planning documents, and schedule updates for internal and customer reporting.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide planning inputs to support decision-making.
• Ensure planning activities comply with company quality, safety, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be a Saudi citizen.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project planning, preferably within pumps, rotating equipment, manufacturing, repair, or oil and gas service environments.
• Good understanding of pump components, repair processes, workshop activities, and project execution stages.
• Experience in preparing schedules, progress reports, and project dashboards.
• Knowledge of planning tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Excel.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong planning, scheduling, and coordination skills.
• Good knowledge of project lifecycle, work breakdown structure, and milestone tracking.
• Ability to read technical documents, drawings, and work scopes related to pumps and rotating equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in pump repair, overhaul, manufacturing, or aftermarket service projects.
• Exposure to API pumps, centrifugal pumps, mechanical seals, motors, and related rotating equipment.
• Experience working with oil and gas, petrochemical, power, or industrial customers.
• Knowledge of project controls, cost tracking, and delay analysis is an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timely update of project schedules.
• On-time submission of progress reports.
• Early identification and communication of project delays or risks.
• Effective coordination with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Support in achieving project delivery targets and customer commitments.