Engineer, Planning

Job Purpose

JOB PURPOSE:
To Plan and follow-up the activities of LPG terminals/depots and CNG stations, this includes planning of fleet,
equipment & machines utilization as per design capacity, LPG cylinders production, LPG & CNG supply, LPG
& CNG distribution, LPG storage, maintenance breakdown & shutdown, materials, manpower in a cost-effective
way that meet ADNOC Distribution HSSEQ standards and procedures.
Responsible to review of LPG & CNG operations procedures and work instructions. Prepare scope of the
contracts as per LPG & CNG Requirements and manage & evaluating the contractor as per guidelines. Also,
support in development of proposal for major modifications and implementation of new and updated technology,
consolidation of teams OPEX, CAPEX, tracking & monitoring the performance against scorecard, budget etc.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

Production, Material & Manpower Planning:
• Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly production plan based on the sales forecast. Ensure that
production targets as per the sales requirement and implements processes and procedures consistent
with ISO requirements to enhance production and achieve the required targets within given timeframes.
• Prepares annual materials requirements of LPG cylinders and accessories, etc. Checks and reviews all
production units’ capabilities and other equipment such as air compressors, machines, laser printers,
fleet and etc.
• Calculates all production line productivity, manpower available and man- hour/man-day required for
each production line. Optimizes the manpower utilization by transferring from one line to another as
required according to workload and to minimize overtime.
Supply Chain Planning (LPG, Propane, Butane & CNG):
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly product demand plans based on the sales forecast received from
business units (Retail Sales Group and Commercial Sale Group), department stock strategies and
existing inventory level at ADNOC distribution termin

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

Distribution Planning (LPG, Propane, Butane & CNG)
• Prepare yearly, quarterly & monthly distribution plan utilizing the resources at optimal level to fulfil the
demand based on sales forecast received from business units (Retail Group & Commercial Group),
Maintenance (LPG terminals & CNG Stations)
• Plan Maintenance and shutdown of LPG terminal & CNG stations & ensuring that approved
maintenance procedures are followed by the concerned department in maintaining plant & equipment
to ensure their operational reliability, availability and optimizing facility utilization for the business
requirements of ADNOC Distribution.
• Ensure implementation of predictive and preventive maintenance activities and repairs programs
carried out by Maintenance Department to ensure reliability, availability and the integrity and safe
operation of the plants.
Inventory Control
• Monitor product losses/gains and compiles monthly stock and product movement statements for all
storage facilities and products at the depots.
• Ensures sufficient strategic stock level of LPG at both Abu Dhabi and Al Ain depots in accordance with
minimum stock level as planned.
• Coordinates with ADNOC Refining and Gas Processing to reconcile monthly product supply related
matter.
Budgeting and Control
• Prepares and reviews annual capital, expense and manpower budgets and also coordinates for
preparation & consolidation of the same for the LPG & CNG teams. Monitor periodically to ensure that
departmental expenses and cost are in line with the budgetary provisions. Highlight any variances along
with potential reasons.

Performance Management, Reporting and Improvements
• Ensures timely compilation of data & statistics regarding the division's performance, major minor
accidents, progress on Production Plant projects and initiatives, OPEX and CAPEX report etc.
• Identify and drive system improvements in areas related to demand planning. Ensure regular liaison
with internal partners and external supplier to maintain effective supply and reconcile any issues.
Partner with IT and user department to automate the forecasting and planning process.
Management of the Contracts
• Monitoring quality and progress of work performed by various contractors to ensure that work is
completed as per company policies for technical, safety, quality and environment.
• Identifying bottlenecks and recommending corrective action to ensure smooth and timely completion of
the project at optimum cost.
• Evaluating potential contractors and suppliers and their services for the various LPG & CNG services
as required.
• Manages

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)

Others
• Assists the management in conducting special studies, preparing analysis, reports and
recommendations at the managerial level on all matters related to LPG & CNG operations.
• Assist the management in preparing the action plan for the Enterprise Risk Mitigation / Business
Continuity Plan for the Division and Departments.
• Represents Production Plants in Audits performed by Internal Audit Division for the review/validation of
operational procedures and addresses audit recommendations as per target timeline.Coordinate with
all the Departments regarding the Strategic initiatives for the Division and ensure these areCoordinate all the actions required for the Employee Engagement Survey and ensure the action plans
are updated as and when required.
• Participate and support in digitalization initiatives like Digital Transformation and AI based cylinder
counting.
• Prepare and support in various audits like Internal Audit, HSEMS audit, ICFR audits etc and to ensure
corrective actions are completed on time.
• Prepare weekly and structured business review (SBR) meeting progress reports for Management
reporting and review.

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision
• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective business objectives.
Budgets
• Provide input for preparation of the Department / Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver business objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
• Implement approved Department / Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Department / Section's work programs in line with Company and International standards.
• Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
Performance Management
• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Department / Section in line with the Company Performance framework.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices
Reports

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor`s Degree in an Engineering discipline.

Engineering ,Bachelor`s degree in Mechanical/ Electrical or any other relevant qualification

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 6 years’ experience in planning and scheduling in Major Building/Civil Projects in a large organization,experience in LPG or CNG operations including planning.
• Must be conversant with Primavera, MS Projects, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, etc.

• Good knowledge of English.

Professional Certifications

As applicable

Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment

Physical Effort
Maximum Work involved with Computer. Also exposure to travelling, standing, walking and climbing up to 30% of working time while conducting Audits and Inspections.
Work Environment
Normally A/C environment. Exposed to prevailing weather conditions during project site visits.

Additional Details

Job Family / Sub Family: Projects / Projects, Facilities & Construction Engineering