Planning & Scheduling Engineer

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Entity Description Air Liquide Engineering & Construction builds the Group’s production units (mainly air gas separation and hydrogen production units) and provides external customers with efficient, sustainable, customized technology and process solutions. Our core expertise in industrial gas, energy conversion and gas purification, enables customers to optimize natural resources. We cover the entire project life-cycle: license engineering services / proprietary equipment, high-end engineering & design capabilities, project management & execution services. In addition we also offer efficient customer services through our worldwide set-up. As a technology partner, customers benefit from our research and development to achieve energy transition goals. Air Liquide’s ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Looking to take the next step in your career and gain a broader view of our operations? The Planning and Scheduling department ensures predictable EPC project delivery by converting complex scope into a controlled execution roadmap. Planning defines what work must be done and how to sequence it, while scheduling determines and monitors the tasks by assigning dates, durations, and resources ie. both the vision and actions towards project delivery. The department shall provide the necessary services to safeguard the critical path and mitigate delay risks from proposal, FID, execution through FIP. We are seeking a Planning & Scheduling Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will create, track, and manage project schedules from the proposal stage through execution. You will work closely with different departments to keep projects on time, on budget, and running smoothly. The Planning & Scheduling Engineer, serves as the foundational architect of the project’s "source of truth." At this level, the strategic focus is on Operative Effectiveness—ensuring that the baseline schedule is technically robust and transparent. Proposal Phase: Build baseline project timelines for bidding and estimate required planning hours. Schedule Development: Create detailed master schedules using Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). Set up progress baselines, S-curves, and resource plans. Execution & Coordination: Track project progress across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and construction teams. Performance Control: Update schedules regularly, track key milestones, monitor critical paths, and report on performance KPIs. Risk & Problem Solving: Identify delays early and work with team leads to find effective solutions. Are you a MATCH? Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field. 3+ years of experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, EPC, or Oil & Gas, including hands-on experience in planning and scheduling. Proficiency in planning software (MS Project, Primavera P6) and progress tracking tools. Experience with SAP is a plus. Good grasp of project execution, manufacturing, procurement, or shop-floor operations. Great communication, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with international, cross-functional teams. Fluent in English (written and spoken). What We Offer Work on diverse, high-impact projects while collaborating with multicultural, cross-functional team. Training and opportunities to develop. International exposure. Attractive compensation and benefits package including private medical care, Multisport card and life insurance. Possibility to purchase company shares on preferential terms. Hybrid work model with 3 days in the office per week. Comfortable office location and modern office space. Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.