Planning Engineer Jobs – Avanti Energy Services

Job Title:    Planning Engineer

Organization:  Avanti Energy Services Limited (Avanti)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Avanti Energy Services Limited (Avanti) is a Ugandan national company, which engages in providing services to the upstream oil and gas production industry within Uganda. Avanti was awarded a contract by a major oil and gas service company to source and employ in excess of 100 Ugandan engineers, technicians, operators and laborers to support their oil drilling operations within Uganda.

Job Summary:   Avanti Energy Services Limited, a leading Oil and Gas Human Resource Recruitment and Consultancy firm, is seeking a Planning Engineer to support our client in the dynamic oil and gas sector. This is a critical role for a results-oriented professional committed to advancing Engineering goals while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Scheduling & Planning, Develop and maintaining detailed project schedules for oil & gas projects using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Defining project scope by breaking it down into manageable phases like drilling, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Critical Path Method (CPM) Analysis, Identifying key activities that impact project timelines, such as drilling, pipeline installation, and plant construction.
• Progress Tracking & Reporting, monitoring daily, weekly, and monthly progress against schedules and generating .reports for stakeholders.
• Resource Allocation & Management, Planning and allocating manpower, equipment, and materials efficiently to avoid delays.
• Cost Control & Budget Monitoring, tracking project costs, monitor spending, and ensure alignment with the approved budget.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation, identifying potential risks such as equipment failures, weather conditions, or regulatory issues, and developing contingency plans.
• Delay Analysis & Recovery Plans, conducting forensic schedule analysis to determine the causes of delays and propose corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Coordination, liaising with project managers, drill engineers, procurement teams, and contractors to ensure smooth execution.
• Contractual Compliance, ensuring project activities align with contract requirements, regulatory approvals, and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards.
• Shutdown & Turnaround Planning, developing detailed plans for plant shutdowns, maintenance, and turnaround activities to minimize downtime.
• Commissioning & Start-Up Scheduling, planning and track commissioning phases, ensuring all systems are tested and operational before production begins.
• Use of Project Management Software, Utilizing Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, and SAP for planning, scheduling, and analytics.
• HSE & Regulatory Compliance, ensuring all scheduling and planning activities adhere to safety regulations, environmental policies, and industry standards (API, ASME, OSHA, etc.).
• Continuous Improvement & Lessons Learned, analyze past projects, document lessons learned, and implement improvements for future projects.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project planning or construction planning
• Certification: Possession of valid and relevant education certificates.
• Experience: At least 5 years in a similar role, specifically related to Planning Engineer, project planner and knowledge in oil and gas, EPC Processes, handle processing
• Skills: Strong understanding of Planning in engineering, excellent stakeholder engagement, project management, and communication skills.

How to Apply:

If you are a proactive, passionate, and self-driven individual with a strong commitment to excellence, please submit your cover letter, CV, and academic documents as a single PDF, with the position you are applying for in the subject line,  “Planning Engineer Application” via Email to [email protected]

Deadline: 21st March 2025

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive communication within two weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful. Disclaimer: Avanti Energy Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Never pay for a job during the recruitment process.

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