gurubalan ganesan, Senior Planning Engineer

gurubalan ganesan

Senior Planning Engineer

Metito Saudi Limited

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Enigneering
Experience
14 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 7 Months

Senior Planning Engineer at Metito Saudi Limited
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2022 to March 2024

Project Name: Upgrade and Rehabilitation of Sewage Water Treatment Plant. Scope of Work: EPC Engineering Design, Procurement and Construction services for the expansion and refurbishment of UWN plant as defined by the Technical Requirements Including: Installation, services, utilities, testing and commissioning.
• Preparation of planning package with overall project schedules in Primavera P6 and developing progress measurement systems for EPC projects to Client.
• Prepared Primavera plans, which included defining activities, resource loading, defining and assigning calendars as per requirement, activity relationships, defining milestones, identification of critical path, and near critical paths.
• Preparation of projects plan to plan sheet, project calendar, reports, S-Curves, resource histogram, CPI, SPI, earned value management, generation of monthly/weekly/Daily reports, troubleshooting / mitigation of all planning-related issues.
• Monitored projects based on planned, actual, and earned man-hours and traced delays or any other variation, and highlighted them in meetings.
• Identify long lead items; monitor progress throughout the procurement period.
• Coordinate with Engineering/Procurement to ensure timely delivery of drawings & materials in support of scheduled execution.
• Prepare an effective utilization plan of resources to perform daily planned and outage jobs in compliance with maintenance procedures, work
• instructions & HSE guidelines.
• Prepare & update the risk register for the project & likely update the risk response plan.
• Coordinated with Clients and subcontractors for queries and technical issues to avoid delays and implement solutions to expedite the job.

Planning Engineer at Target Engineering Construction
  • Oman - Muscat
  • February 2020 to March 2021

• Extensive experience in creating and managing project schedules for large scale construction projects
• Proven Track record in analyzing project risks and developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Proficient in utilizing project management software to track and monitor project progress performance.
• Strong ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Planning Engineer at NBTC
  • Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
  • August 2017 to September 2019

• Developed comprehensive project plans and schedules to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze project requirements and resource allocation.
• Utilized project management software to track progress and identify potential risks or delays.
• Conducted regular project reviews and recommended corrective actions to optimize workflow efficiency.

Planning Engineer at ADCC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2016 to June 2017

• Proficient in developing and analyzing project schedules using software such as Primavera P6.
• Experience in coordinating with project teams to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate potential project risks through effective planning.

Project Planning and Scheduling at petroleum chemical and Mining Company (PCMC)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • February 2013 to July 2016

• Proficient in developing and analyzing project schedules using software such as Primavera P6.
• Experience in coordinating with project teams to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate potential project risks through effective planning.

Planning Engineer at Aarvi Encon Pvt Ltd
  • India - Mumbai
  • November 2011 to January 2013

• Developed comprehensive project schedules and coordinated with stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
• Implemented cost-effective strategies, resulting in a 10% reduction in project expenses.
• Conducted risk assessments and provided mitigation strategies, minimizing potential delays and setbacks.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and enhance project efficiency

Site Engineer at Newton Engineering and Chemicals
  • India - Navi Mumbai
  • June 2008 to November 2011

• Managed and supervised construction activities, ensuring compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
• Coordinated with architects, contractors, and subcontractors to resolve any technical issues or challenges on-site.
• Conducted regular inspections and quality control checks to ensure construction progress and adherence to project timelines.
• Led a team of construction workers and provided guidance, training, and support as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Enigneering
  • at Anna University
  • April 2024

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Specialties & Skills

Risk Management
CPM Scheduling
Project Control
Primavera P6
Project Control
Scheduling and CPM
Delay Analysis
Primavera P6
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PROJECT PERFORMANCE
RISK ANALYSIS
CONTROL STRUCTURES
CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM) SCHEDULING
INFRASTRUCTURE
POWER BI
PROJECT PLANNING
MITIGATION
INSTALLATION
PRIMAVERA (SOFTWARE)
HISTOGRAM
REFURBISHMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING (PROBLEM SOLVING)

Languages

Hindi
Expert
Tamil
Expert
Malayalam
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Saudi council of engineers
  • mechanical engineer
  • June 2019

Training and Certifications

Project Managment Professional (PMP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2023
Valid Until:
September 2026

Hobbies

  • communication