Planning Engineer - Jack‑Up & Semi‑Submersible Rigs

We are currently seeking an experienced Planning Engineer with a strong background in jack‑up and semi‑submersible rig construction, refurbishment, or major upgrades. The successful candidate will support end-to-end planning and scheduling activities for complex offshore rig projects, ensuring effective project control from engineering through commissioning.

The role will be based in Saudi Arabia. Only apply if you are willing to relocate.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize integrated project schedules for jack‑up and semi‑submersible rig projects
• Establish baseline schedules, detailed Level 3–4 schedules, look-ahead plans, and recovery schedules using Primavera P6
• Plan and track project phases including: Hull & leg construction (jack‑ups), Pontoon, column, and deck box fabrication (semi‑subs), Structural steel, piping, E&I, mechanical completion and Commissioning, testing, and offshore readiness
• Interface closely with engineering, procurement, fabrication, marine, and construction teams to ensure schedule accuracy
• Perform critical path and float analysis, progress measurement, and schedule risk assessments
• Monitor fabrication yard and offshore progress, identifying slippages and mitigation actions
• Prepare weekly and monthly planning and progress reports, S-curves, manpower histograms, and dashboards
• Support change management, delay analysis, and claims-related schedule narratives
• Participate in project reviews, progress meetings, and coordination workshops
• Ensure alignment with company project controls procedures and offshore standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience as a Planning Engineer in offshore oil & gas projects
• Proven experience on jack‑up rigs and/or semi‑submersible rigs (newbuild, upgrade, refurbishment, or life extension)
• Strong working knowledge of rig construction sequences, including offshore-specific constraints
• Advanced hands-on experience with Primavera P6 (mandatory)
• Experience working within shipyards, fabrication yards, or offshore EPC projects
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary schedules