Planning Engineer - LPG & CNG Operations

About the role

ADNOC is hiring a Planning Engineer in Abu Dhabi to plan and follow up the activities of LPG terminals/depots and CNG stations. The role covers fleet, equipment and machine utilisation, LPG and CNG supply and distribution, storage, maintenance and shutdowns, and material and manpower planning, in a cost-effective way that meets ADNOC Distribution HSSEQ standards.

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.
• Maintenance planning: plan maintenance and shutdowns of LPG terminals and CNG stations, and ensure predictive and preventive maintenance programmes are implemented.
• Inventory control: monitor product gains and losses, compile monthly stock and movement statements, and maintain strategic stock levels at 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, projects, OPEX and CAPEX, and prepare weekly business review reports.
• Contract management: monitor contractor quality and progress, evaluate contractors and suppliers, and ensure compliance with ADNOC HSEMS.
• Supply chain planning: prepare product demand plans, support the team leader on supply disruptions, and help automate forecasting with IT.
• Other duties: assist management with risk mitigation and business continuity plans, audits (Internal Audit, HSEMS, ICFR), employee engagement surveys, and digital transformation 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.
• Professional certifications as applicable.

Work conditions

• Maximum computer work; travel, standing, walking and climbing up to 30% of working time during audits and inspections.
• Normally 60% air-conditioned and 40% outdoor work.