Planning Engineer - LPG & CNG Operations

About the role

ADNOC Distribution is hiring an external Planning Engineer in Abu Dhabi to plan and follow up the activities of its LPG terminals/depots and CNG stations. The role covers planning of fleet, equipment and machine utilisation, LPG cylinder production, supply and distribution, storage, maintenance breakdowns and shutdowns, materials and manpower, in a cost-effective way that meets ADNOC Distribution HSSEQ standards. It also involves reviewing operations procedures and work instructions, preparing contract scopes and evaluating contractors, and supporting proposals for major modifications and new technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Production, material and manpower planning: develop annual, quarterly and monthly production plans from sales forecasts, prepare annual material requirements for LPG cylinders and accessories, and optimise manpower across production lines.
• Distribution planning: prepare yearly, quarterly and monthly distribution plans for LPG, propane, butane and CNG based on sales forecasts from Retail and Commercial groups, and plan maintenance and shutdowns of LPG terminals and CNG stations.
• Inventory control: monitor product gains and losses, compile monthly stock and movement statements, and maintain strategic stock levels at the Abu Dhabi and Al Ain depots.
• Budgeting and control: prepare and review annual capital, expense and manpower budgets, and highlight variances.
• Performance reporting: compile data on performance, accidents, project progress, OPEX and CAPEX, and prepare weekly business review reports.
• Contract management: monitor contractor quality and progress, identify bottlenecks, evaluate contractors and suppliers, and ensure compliance with ADNOC HSEMS.
• Other duties: support risk mitigation and business continuity planning, assist in audits (Internal Audit, HSEMS, ICFR), coordinate strategic initiatives, employee engagement surveys and digitalisation initiatives such as AI-based cylinder counting.

Required profile

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical or another relevant qualification.
• 6-8 years of experience in LPG or CNG operations, including planning.
• Knowledge of ISO requirements and ADNOC HSSEQ standards.