Planning and Project Control Engineer

Job description

### About Zeeco: Zeeco is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of combustion and environmental solutions for the refining, petrochemical, power, production, and pharmaceutical industries. With operations across the globe, Zeeco delivers industry-leading combustion equipment, flares, burners, thermal oxidizers, and vapor control systems through innovative engineering, manufacturing excellence, and customer-focused project execution. ### Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced **Planning & Project Control Engineer** with **10–12 years of experience** in **project planning, production planning, and project controls** within the **heavy engineering, fabrication, pressure vessel, process equipment, or EPC industry**. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and monitoring project schedules, coordinating with cross-functional teams, tracking production progress, ensuring on-time execution, and driving planning excellence throughout the project lifecycle. **Experience in the manufacturing of combustion equipment, burners, flares, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, or similar fabricated equipment will be considered a strong advantage.** ### Key Responsibilities: ### Project Planning & Scheduling - Review customer Purchase Orders, technical specifications, engineering drawings, and project requirements to prepare detailed execution plans. - Develop baseline project schedules using **Primavera P6** and **Microsoft Project** covering engineering, procurement, manufacturing, inspection, and dispatch activities. - Conduct internal Kick-Off Meetings (KOM) and establish project milestones and communication plans. - Prepare manufacturing schedules aligned with customer delivery commitments and resource availability. - Monitor project progress against planned schedules and identify schedule deviations, risks, and bottlenecks. ### Production Planning & Coordination - Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Production, Quality, Stores, and Dispatch teams to ensure smooth execution of manufacturing activities. - Release jobs for manufacturing after verifying engineering readiness and material availability. - Track fabrication progress and ensure timely completion of manufacturing stages. - Coordinate material planning, procurement follow-up, and production sequencing to avoid delays. - Monitor WIP, production capacity, inventory levels, and resource utilization to maximize operational efficiency. ### Project Controls & Reporting - Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports highlighting Planned vs. Actual performance. - Track critical milestones and recommend recovery plans for schedule slippages. - Maintain project dashboards and management reports. - Manage schedule revisions arising from engineering changes, customer revisions, or production constraints. - Document planning challenges, corrective actions, and lessons learned for continuous improvement. ### Customer & Cross-Functional Coordination - Act as a coordination point between customers and internal departments regarding project schedules and execution status. - Participate in customer review meetings and internal project review meetings. - Follow up with customers for approvals, engineering documents, and outstanding deliverables. - Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely completion of outsourced activities. ### Continuous Improvement - Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Contribute towards improving On-Time Delivery (OTD), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and planning efficiency. - Ensure adherence to quality systems and project documentation requirements. ### Required Competencies: - Strong understanding of **Project Planning & Project Controls** - Expertise in **Primavera P6** and **Microsoft Project** - Good knowledge of production planning in heavy fabrication environments - Experience in capacity planning, resource planning, and manufacturing scheduling - Ability to interpret engineering drawings, fabrication sequences, and technical documentation - Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Sage X3, Oracle, or equivalent) - Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills - Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities ### Preferred Experience: Candidates with experience in one or more of the following industries will be preferred: - Heavy Engineering - Fabrication - Pressure Vessels - Heat Exchangers - Process Equipment - Oil & Gas Equipment - EPC Projects - Industrial Manufacturing **Added Advantage:** - Experience in planning and production of **Burners, Flares, Thermal Oxidizers, or Combustion Equipment** - Exposure to **ASME, IBR, or international fabrication standards** - Knowledge of **Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM)** ### Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. - **10–12 years** of relevant experience in Project Planning, Production Planning, or Project Controls. - Hands-on proficiency in: - Primavera P6 - Microsoft Project - MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) - ERP Systems