Sr. Project Planner, Grade II (Inspection Planning)

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Since year 2003, Oceaneering’s India Center has been an integral part of operations for Oceaneering’s robust product and service offerings across the globe. This center caters to diverse business needs, from oil and gas field infrastructure, subsea robotics to automated material handling & logistics. PM0030

Our multidisciplinary team offers a wide spectrum of solutions, encompassing Subsea Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Control Systems, Software Development, Asset Integrity Management, Inspection, ROV operations, Field Network Management, Graphics Design & Animation, and more.

In addition to these technical functions, Oceaneering India Center plays host to several crucial business functions, including Finance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).

Our world class infrastructure in India includes modern offices, industry-leading tools and software, equipped labs, and beautiful campuses aligned with the future way of work. Oceaneering in India as well as globally has a great work culture that is flexible, transparent, and collaborative with great team synergy.

At Oceaneering India Center, we take pride in “Solving the Unsolvable” by leveraging the diverse expertise within our team. Join us in shaping the future of technology and engineering solutions on a global scale.

Position Summary

Position Summary and Location:

• In this role, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient scheduling and execution of offshore inspection activities for pressure systems, pipelines, and structures. This position is responsible for aligning inspection plans with integrated strategies, optimizing resource utilization, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. Success in this role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to drive continuous improvements in offshore inspection planning.
• This position is based in Chandigarh/ Pune
• Our hybrid/remote work model offers the flexibility to work from home, allowing you to balance personal and professional life. Please note that the first 6 months will require working from the office
• Ability to travel domestically and overseas up to 25% of the year
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential

• Develop project and inspection plans based on requirements and best practices.
• Identify scheduling process gaps and implement improvements.
• Develop and adopt standardized Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) within project plans.
• Ensure effective planning for all inspection activities, including Pressure Systems, Pipelines, and Structures.
• Align the Maintenance Management System (MMS) to ensure Planned Maintenance (PMs) and Work Orders (WOs) are scheduled and monitored appropriately.
• Update scheduled start and finish dates in MMS to align with planned inspection visits.
• Engage with the Oceaneering Project team to ensure relevant gate criteria are met.
• Liaise with the Client’s Planning Department to update gate compliance and integrate inspection activities into offshore planning.
• Lead and maintain scheduling and capacity planning across departments.
• Monitor project progress, review forecasts, and ensure proactive mitigation of scheduling conflicts.
• Provide impact analysis and recommendations for schedule revisions, personnel adjustments, and budgetary allocations.
• Work closely with Inspection Engineers and Engineering Assistants to maintain visibility of planned and completed inspections.
• Develop innovative solutions to optimize project efficiency.
• Organize and maintain meeting agendas with Project Managers and key stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed plans, time-scaled charts, and reports to communicate progress and issues.
• Ensure Operations Managers and Team Leaders are informed of relevant project communications.
• Attend technical and operational meetings as required.
• Maintain planning documentation and champion best practices.
• Train and coach team members on project scheduling tools and software.
• Advocate for project scheduling best practices and methodology across teams.
  
  

Non-essential

• Demonstrates high level of initiative to accomplish individual objectives assigned as well as team goals.
• Work towards individual goals aligned with department and organizational objectives.
• Comply to organizational HR policies and procedures.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Reporting Relationship

• Project Manager
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred in Mechanical or allied branch)
• Minimum industrial experience of 7-10 years, out of which minimum 4 years of relevant project planning/scheduling experience in Inspection related activities in offshore Oil and Gas Industry.
• Working knowledge of Project Management aids/applications as well as basic Microsoft applications
  
  

DESIRED

• Working knowledge of Primavera P6, MS project.
• Project Management qualification / certification
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Experience in Project Planning within the engineering arena (E)
• Experience in inspection/ integrity arena (P)
• Familiarity with ACET/Nexus or other databases and other discipline specific software (E)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• MMS Systems (MAXIMO, SAP etc.)
• Ability to generate a team approach to problem solving (E)
• Good communicator both written and verbal (E)
• Good client or support contractor relationship skills at various levels of seniority or diverse cultures (E)
  
  

Additional Information

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place
• Work surface is stable (flat)
  
  

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered LIGHT work.

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

• Lift up to 20 pounds
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching
• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Standing
• Repetitive movements of arms and hands
• Sit with back supported
  
  

Closing Statement

Career Development

In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers. Every month, hundreds of employees are provided training, including HSE awareness, apprenticeships, entry and advanced level technical courses, management development seminars, and leadership and supervisory training.

We have a strong ethos of internal promotion. We can offer long-term employment and career advancement across countries and continents.

Working at Oceaneering means that if you have the ability, drive, and ambition to take charge of your future-you will be supported to do so, and the possibilities are endless.

Equal Opportunity/Inclusion

Oceaneering provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants.