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. \n 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 \n