Planning Engineer
Job Summary
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Job Title: Planning Engineer
Business Unit & Location: Global Capability Center Xylem / Evoqua Water Technologies Chennai - India
Responsibilities:
- Develop Detailed Baseline schedule up to L5 based on project scope contract requirements and available resources using primavera P6/MS project
- Oversee and track project progress long lead items implementing effective monitoring systems to ensure adherence to schedules and milestones.
- Generate Look ahead Schedules weekly and monthly progress reports using MS Project/Advanced Excel.
- Load resources in all tasks / activities realign activities based on resource availability and project constraints.
- Knowledge in Production shop floor planning read and understand Engineering drawings.
- Coordinate with Project Managers Procurement/Production team and other key stakeholders in managing the project. Suggest Improvements in existing methods adopted.
- Able to perform EVM analysis Gantt Chart Critical Paths Delay analysis Claims and Flags.
- Knowledge in Project budget in MS Project/Primavera and cash flow based on plan progress of the project.
- Investigate Risks and complexities in each project and suggest Mitigation Plan to Managers to achieve milestones.
Academic and Professional Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in civil engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field with First Class.
- 5-8 years of experience in project planning.
- Strong understanding of project management principles and scheduling techniques.
- Familiarity with EPC (Engineering Procurement Construction) project lifecycle is a plus.
- Ability to analyse data and make decisions based on thorough analysis.
- Excellent communication organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Capability to manage priorities and adapt quickly to changes.
- Proficiency in MS Project/Primavera P6 SAP ERP Power Bi Advanced Excel and MS Office package.
- Experience in process water/wastewater industry is added advantage.
- Experience in working with international teams towards planning activities will be an advantage.
- Extra miler / self-driven to meet the commitments / goals.
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and re-use. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
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About Company
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