Principal Planning Engineer (Oil & Gas) at Terra Energy Services Nigeria Limited

Terra Energy Services (TES) is an indigenous Engineering and Oil and Gas Service Company incorporated in Nigeria in 2001 with expertise in providing full-service integrated solutions to clients across the entire oil and gas value chain. We currently operate from our offices in Lagos and Port-Harcourt and aspire to become the leading provider of quality Oil and Gas Engineering Services in West Africa. At Terra Energy Services, we maintain a policy of creating a conducive environment for the attraction of the best qualified and motivated staff for performance enhancement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Principal Planning Engineer (Oil & Gas)

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Principal Planning Engineer with 5–7 years of experience in the oil and gas industry to lead project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring. 
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing project schedules, ensuring timely execution, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to align project timelines with business objectives.

Job Description

• Develop, maintain, and optimize project schedules using planning tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Ensure alignment of project schedules with engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Conduct critical path analysis (CPA), risk assessment, and progress tracking.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met.
• Monitor and report project performance, deviations, and forecasted completion timelines.
• Ensure compliance with NOGICD Act 2010 and NCDMB regulations related to project execution.
• Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and variance analysis for senior management.
• Implement best practices in planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Identify potential schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support contract administration by providing schedule analysis and claims assessment.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for successful execution.
• Conduct schedule analysis, risk assessment, and critical path reviews.
• Ensure compliance with NCDMB and regulatory planning requirements.
• Provide timely reports and recommendations to management.
• Support continuous improvement in planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Academic Qualifications

• University degree/Higher National Diploma in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Project Management, or related field).

Work Experience:

• 5 - 7 years of experience in project planning and scheduling in the oil and gas industry.

Technical/Leadership Skills:

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and other project scheduling tools.
• Strong expertise in critical path method (CPM) scheduling and risk management.
• Experience in progress tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) planning.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Compliance knowledge of NOGICD Act 2010 and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex project schedules.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Key Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in high-paced project environments.

Soft Skills:

• Effective Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Leadership and Strategic Thinking.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.