Assistant Manager - Planning - EPC / Heavy Engineering

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