3 Scheduling Engineer jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Senior Scheduling / Planning Engineer (Asset Integrity)

Penspen is a leading energy services company, providing engineering, project management, asset management and integrity services to the energy industry worldwide for over 65+ years. Originally founded in the UK in 1954 as Spencer & Partners, the company has now grown to include almost 1,000 members of staff, with major offices in London, Mexico, Colombia, Houston and Abu Dhabi.

We are looking for a Senior Scheduling / Planning Engineer (Onshore / Offshore) to work in our PMS project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role is accountable for the management of the project controls team deployed on various projects. Project control support is given to the Project Management team who acts on behalf of the client (Khafji Joint Operations, KJO) and delivers the program of projects.

The role will also be involved in review of early-stage deliverables (FEL1 and FEL2), as far as cost, schedule and risk is concerned, produced by KJO front end development department.

• At least fourteen (14) years of experience of which at least ten (10) years in direct involvement in project management, planning, scheduling, cost estimation, cost and budget control, procurement tracking and monitoring / forecasting of engineering and construction activities for major oil and gas projects. Asset Integrity experience is an added advantage.
• PMC experience at similar role for at least several years is preferable.
• Working knowledge of various contracting types and strategies related to project execution.
• Prior experience in schedule and cost benchmarking of oil and gas upstream projects.
• Computer literate with all MS Packages, particularly Word and Excel proficient. Working knowledge of Primavera P6 package.

• An engineering, construction, or project management degree.

If interested, please apply to the job on the below link :

LI-PP1

Location UAE - Abu Dhabi

Job Family Engineering

Type of Contract Fixed Term Contract

Full / Part time Full Time

Region (current) Middle East

Closing Date 17 / 11 / 2025

Ref No 14953

Are you an experienced planning and scheduling professional with a strong background in power generation and utilities? We are looking for a Senior Engineer Planning & Scheduling to join a leading power and utilities operation supporting complex maintenance planning across power and desalination plants.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving operational excellence, improving equipment reliability, and contributing to critical infrastructure projects.

• Develop and manage annual and monthly preventive maintenance schedules across power and desalination plants, prioritizing reliability and efficiency.
• Allocate resources, tools, and materials effectively to ensure maintenance tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Optimize labor utilization, reducing overtime costs while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate asset records and history in CMMS (SAP), ensuring real-time updates for informed decision-making.
• Monitor work order processes to ensure timely cost booking and maintain high closure rates.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams, material planners, and contractors to align maintenance schedules with operational needs.
• Implement industry best practices for reliability and maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime and increase equipment lifespan.
• Lead troubleshooting and fault analysis for chronic equipment failures, minimizing recurring issues and downtime.
• Manage comprehensive records of equipment performance, maintenance history, and overhaul reports to support performance analysis and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with design and engineering partners to drive improvements in equipment lifespan and efficiency.

• Outage Optimization: Reduced desalination unit outage period significantly by prioritizing critical equipment and integrating condition-based maintenance techniques.
• Cooling System Modification: Enhanced pump reliability by modifying the bearing cooling system, improving performance during peak conditions.
• Sea Water Screening System Improvement: Increased system availability by implementing condition-based cleaning mechanisms.
• Desalination Unit Life Extension: Extended the lifespan of critical assets through comprehensive maintenance strategies.

• Contribute to OPEX and CAPEX estimation and monitoring, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives, including reverse engineering of spare parts to reduce dependency on OEMs.
• Focus on predictive maintenance to reduce corrective actions and optimize resource allocation.

Requirements: To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant field.
• Extensive experience in maintenance planning and scheduling within power or utilities sectors (preferably power and desalination plants).
• Proficiency with CMMS systems, especially SAP, for asset and maintenance management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience implementing reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and condition-based maintenance (CBM) strategies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, vendors, and internal stakeholders with excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, and performance management within an engineering environment.