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