Scheduling Engineer– SMP with Saudi Aramco

Job Title: Scheduling Engineer– SMP with Saudi Aramco

Employment/Contract Type: (Full-Time)
Industry/Nature of Business: (Oil & Gas)
Work Location: - Dhahran

About Us:
NES mission centers on providing specialist technical & engineering talent for critical industries, driven by values like integrity, customer focus, teamwork, drive, and enterprise, while focusing on Oil & Gas, Renewables, Chemicals, Life Sciences, and Mining, supporting global energy transition through responsible, diverse workforce solutions. (SMP opportunities with Aramco)
Mission & Vision
Mission: To connect companies with skilled engineering & technical professionals, facilitating global projects, especially in the evolving energy and scientific sectors, delivering workforce solutions ethically and responsibly.
Vision: To be a global leader in these specialized talent markets, supporting clients in achieving their goals while fostering local communities.
Core Values
Integrity & Responsibility: Upholding high standards, ensuring compliance, and minimizing environmental impact.
Customer Focus: Delivering safe, efficient solutions and building strong client relationships.
Drive & Personal Impact: Improving standards and contributing to positive outcomes.
Teamwork: Collaborating globally and locally for success.
Enterprise: Acting as responsible business partners, innovating, and supporting local economies.
Industry Focus
Energy Transition: Supporting renewable energy, carbon neutral projects, and sustainable energy production.
Core Sectors: Oil & Gas, Power, Chemicals, Life Sciences, and Mining.
Specialization: Providing expertise for complex, large-scale projects in these technical fields
 
Job Summary:
We are seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Scheduling Engineer– SMP with Saudi Aramco
 
Job Requirements:

• In-depth understanding of scheduling concepts, including critical path method (CPM), program evaluation and review technique (PERT), resource leveling and schedule optimization methods, as well as schedule quality requirements
• Expertise in using scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project
• Fully Familiar of Planning and Scheduling requirements for the Oil and Gas Capital Project FEL/FEED, Detailed Design, Materials Procurement , Construction, Pre-commissioning
• In-depth understanding of the engineering deliverables per each discipline and theirs interdependencies
• Fully familiar with various construction crew productivities to estimate activities duration
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify potential issues, and develop effective solutions / mitigations plans
• Ability to optimize FEL/FEED and EPC schedules, not scarifying Safety and Quality
• Ability to assess schedule impact resulted from Scope Change
• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders, including project managers, engineers, and contractors
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of productivity in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of EVM principles and their application in project scheduling as well as ability to set KPIs including associated Targets
• Power BI intermediate or advanced level
• Not maintenance planner

Educational Background:
Master or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Civil / Structural or Mechanical Engineer)
 
Preferred certificate:       
PMP, PMP-SP from PMI, Certified Construction Delay Analyst (CCDA)

Experience Required:
10 years proven experience in planning and scheduling, coordination of projects within the oil & gas sector including Saudi Aramco experience.

Work Schedule:
Full Time – 40h schedule per week

Benefits Offered:
Competitive Basic Salary + Overbase
Adequate Health Insurance.
Annual Leave & Public Holidays
Annual Flight Tickets for Expats

Application Window:
Start Date: 4/1/2026
End Date: 4/7/2026

How to apply:
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Website: NES web job link

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.