Purpose The Planning Engineer is responsible for Scheduling developing maintaining and updating project schedules to ensure timely execution of refinery-related Projects Shutdown Turnaround This role ensures integration of planning activities across engineering procurement construction and commissioning while supporting compliance with company standards Key Responsibilities Develop monitor and update detailed project schedules using Primavera or MS Project in line with refinery project timelines Prepare and manage project baselines for EPC shutdowns turnarounds and brownfield greenfield refinery projects Conduct regular critical path analysis and identify schedule risks and mitigation plans Coordinate with teams to discuss daily planning and productivity and to gather input and ensure accurate schedule development Coordinate with clients for daily planning activities and constraint discussion to resolve and future job planning with P M other necessary availabilities accordingly Track project progress through physical progress measurement and share the DPR to client and internal management with the detailing of planned vs actual status with constraints Ensure job progress as per the schedule and raise concern to related department to get it resolve as soon as possible and maintain productivity as planned Support risk management through schedule impact assessments of potential project delays Generate weekly monthly progress reports dashboards look-ahead schedules and forecast updates for internal and client review Assist in developing manpower histograms and resource-loaded schedules Participate in client reviews internal audits and management meetings Ensure compliance with company planning standards policies and procedures Mentor and support to QC and billing department for monthly billing according to the work done record and reports Required Qualifications Skills and Competencies Bachelor s degree in Engineering Mechanical preferred Minimum 8-12 years of experience in project planning scheduling preferably in refinery or petrochemical industries Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project Familiarity with RIL Nayara Energy HMEL or other major refinery projects is preferred Understanding of EPCM project lifecycles shutdowns and turnaround management Robust knowledge of planning and control methodologies and schedule integration Strong communication and coordination skills Analytical mindset with the ability to manage risks and forecasting Proficiency in Excel PowerPoint or equivalent for reporting Familiarity with SAP or other ERP project management systems is a plus Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively Job Types Full-time Permanent Work Location In person