Engineer, Planning

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, production, supply, distribution, storage, maintenance, materials, manpower in a cost-effective way that meets ADNOC Distribution HSSEQ standards and procedures. Responsible to review LPG & CNG operations procedures and work instructions. Prepare scope of contracts as per LPG & CNG Requirements and manage & evaluate contractors 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.

• Production, Material & Manpower Planning:
  Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly production plan based on the sales forecast. Ensure that production targets are met and implement processes and procedures consistent with ISO requirements to enhance production and achieve the required targets within given time frames.
• Prepares annual materials requirements of LPG cylinders and accessories. Checks and reviews all production units’ capabilities and other equipment such as air compressors, machines, laser printers, fleet 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• Plan Maintenance and shutdown of LPG terminal & CNG stations & ensuring that approved maintenance procedures are followed by the concerned department.
• 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.

• Monitor product losses/gains and compile 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 matters.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Evaluati…