Project Planning Engineer
Job Type:
Contract
Work period:
Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Duration:
1 year
Location:
Luanda, Angola
We are seeking a Project Planning Engineer to oversee planning activities across multiple brownfield Oil & Gas projects and ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant development and management of project schedules from engineering through execution. The role requires strong planning expertise, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate with international contractors, internal stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
Project & Planning Management
Manage the planning aspects of Dalia Infills, GIRLIFEX (topside), SPS, drilling follow-up, Kaombo COW, and KARI Phase 1.
Analyze, update, and maintain package planning to provide accurate inputs to the PBF Lead Planner (Angola).
Manage planning interfaces between all CTRs.
Review and comment on contractors’ and vendors’ procedures, detailed schedules, and progress reports.
Perform simulations and assess schedule impacts, proposing corrective actions when required.
Define planning KPIs to monitor performance and escalate issues as needed.
Participate in schedule reviews, risk analysis, and special studies.
Contribute to planning definition for future CFTs and ensure smooth communication between Paris and Luanda.
Operational & Financial Tasks
Keep PBF Lead Planner, Package Managers, and Leaders informed of schedule progress and risks.
Liaise with Cost Control to ensure alignment between planning and invoicing progress.
Liaise with Contract Engineers on Change Order schedule impacts.
Support audits (internal and external).
Feed HSEQ teams with Lessons Learned (REX) at all project phases.
Manage planning-related recruitment needs and coordinate with HR
Safety, Compliance & Conduct
Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example.
Ensure activities comply with TEPA standards, local regulations, and ethical rules.
Maintain strict confidentiality in all responsibilities.
Work proactively (“by anticipation”) in all planning activities.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Engineering degree or equivalent.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas Engineering & Construction.
Strong knowledge of planning techniques and tools (Primavera P6 v7, MS Project 2013).
Experience with Pack Office 2013 and reporting tools.
International experience is required.
Fluent English (mandatory); French and/or Portuguese optional.
Skills & Knowledge
Strong organizational capabilities and rigor.
Excellent communication and team spirit.
Ability to work autonomously with strong reactivity and self-reliance.
Competence in documentation review and reporting.
Negotiation and business sense.
Ability to formalize procedures.
Service-oriented mindset, multicultural adaptability, and ability to work under pressure
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About Airswift
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