Planning Engineer (Oil & Gas – EPCI Projects)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Employment Type: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)

Industry: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production (E&P)

About the Opportunity

Vinarco is proud to represent a global leader in Oil Exploration and Production. We are seeking a highly skilled Planning Engineer to join their dynamic project team in Bangkok. This role is critical in driving the success of large-scale greenfield and brownfield projects through world-class scheduling and project control.

The Role & Responsibilities

As a Planning Engineer, you will be the architect of the project timeline, ensuring seamless integration from engineering through to offshore commissioning.

• Integrated Scheduling: Develop and maintain overall project schedules (Level 3/4) covering Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Installation (EPCI), and Hook-up/Commissioning.
• Alignment & Integration: Ensure baseline schedules align with contract milestones; coordinate greenfield and brownfield teams to ensure seamless integration with existing facilities.
• Progress Tracking: Establish progress measurement systems (WBS/CBS); track and report weekly/monthly progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Offshore Support: Assist installation teams with offshore execution sequences, vessel schedules, and readiness plans.
• Analysis & Mitigation: Perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis to identify potential delays and recommend proactive recovery actions and risk mitigation.
• Resource Management: Integrate manpower, materials, and cost data into schedules to facilitate comprehensive project control.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5–10 years of planning experience within the Oil & Gas, EPCI, or heavy construction industries.
• Strong background in offshore structures, subsea pipelines, or platform modifications.
•  Expert-level Primavera P6 and MS Excel are essential; proficiency in MS Project and standard Office tools.
• Deep understanding of progress measurement (Rules of Credit) and project management principles.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to communicate complex scheduling data clearly to multidisciplinary teams.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work with a premier E&P leader.
• Involvement in complex, high-impact offshore projects.

How to Apply: Interested candidates, please submit your updated English CV and Portfolio highlighting your experience with Primavera P6 and offshore projects.