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# Planning and Project Control Engineer at Zeeco

- **Company:** Zeeco
- **Location:** Wada, India
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-31
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/zeeco/fc248f92-0b58-494e-a48d-5ae38bc1e348

## Job description

About Zeeco: Zeeco is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of combustion and environmental solutions for the refining, petrochemical, power, production, and pharmaceutical industries. With operations across the globe, Zeeco delivers industry-leading combustion equipment, flares, burners, thermal oxidizers, and vapor control systems through innovative engineering, manufacturing excellence, and customer-focused project execution. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Planning & Project Control Engineer with 10–12 years of experience in project planning, production planning, and project controls within the heavy engineering, fabrication, pressure vessel, process equipment, or EPC industry. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and monitoring project schedules, coordinating with cross-functional teams, tracking production progress, ensuring on-time execution, and driving planning excellence throughout the project lifecycle. Experience in the manufacturing of combustion equipment, burners, flares, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, or similar fabricated equipment will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Scheduling

- Review customer Purchase Orders, technical specifications, engineering drawings, and project requirements to prepare detailed execution plans.
- Develop baseline project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project covering engineering, procurement, manufacturing, inspection, and dispatch activities.
- Conduct internal Kick-Off Meetings (KOM) and establish project milestones and communication plans.
- Prepare manufacturing schedules aligned with customer delivery commitments and resource availability.
- Monitor project progress against planned schedules and identify schedule deviations, risks, and bottlenecks.

Production Planning & Coordination

- Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Production, Quality, Stores, and Dispatch teams to ensure smooth execution of manufacturing activities.
- Release jobs for manufacturing after verifying engineering readiness and material availability.
- Track fabrication progress and ensure timely completion of manufacturing stages.
- Coordinate material planning, procurement follow-up, and production sequencing to avoid delays.
- Monitor WIP, production capacity, inventory levels, and resource utilization to maximize operational efficiency.

Project Controls & Reporting

- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports highlighting Planned vs. Actual performance.
- Track critical milestones and recommend recovery plans for schedule slippages.
- Maintain project dashboards and management reports.
- Manage schedule revisions arising from engineering changes, customer revisions, or production constraints.
- Document planning challenges, corrective actions, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Customer & Cross-Functional Coordination

- Act as a coordination point between customers and internal departments regarding project schedules and execution status.
- Participate in customer review meetings and internal project review meetings.
- Follow up with customers for approvals, engineering documents, and outstanding deliverables.
- Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely completion of outsourced activities.

Continuous Improvement

- Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute towards improving On-Time Delivery (OTD), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and planning efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to quality systems and project documentation requirements.

Required Competencies:

- Strong understanding of Project Planning & Project Controls
- Expertise in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
- Good knowledge of production planning in heavy fabrication environments
- Experience in capacity planning, resource planning, and manufacturing scheduling
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, fabrication sequences, and technical documentation
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Sage X3, Oracle, or equivalent)
- Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Experience:

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following industries will be preferred:

- Heavy Engineering
- Fabrication
- Pressure Vessels
- Heat Exchangers
- Process Equipment
- Oil & Gas Equipment
- EPC Projects
- Industrial Manufacturing

Added Advantage:

- Experience in planning and production of Burners, Flares, Thermal Oxidizers, or Combustion Equipment
- Exposure to ASME, IBR, or international fabrication standards
- Knowledge of Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM)

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 10–12 years of relevant experience in Project Planning, Production Planning, or Project Controls.
- Hands-on proficiency in:
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- ERP Systems

## About Zeeco

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Zeeco designs and manufactures advanced combustion and environmental solutions that help industrial clients reduce emissions, optimize processes, and comply with global environmental regulations.
- **Entity Type**: Private (privately held)
- **Headquarters**: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
- **Founded**: 1979
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (company was founded in 1979 in Tulsa)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Industrial combustion equipment, environmental solutions, including refining, petrochemical, LNG, power generation, pharmaceutical, biogas, and other process industries.
- **Target customers**: B2B, primarily large-scale industrial facilities and engineering firms worldwide.
- **Mission statement**: “To remain the world’s premier provider of combustion, process technology, and environmental equipment and services, as perceived by the customer, the competition, and our people.” [zeeco.com/about](https://www.zeeco.com/about)

## Products & Services
- **Industrial Burners**: Ultra-low-NOx burners for various fuels.
- **Flare Systems**: Combustion devices for safe disposal of waste gases.
- **Thermal Oxidizers**: Systems for destroying hazardous air pollutants.
- **Vapor Control**: Vapor recovery and combustion units for storage and loading terminals.
- **Rental Equipment**: Temporary combustion and environmental equipment.
- **Aftermarket Parts**: Replacement components and upgrades.
- **Global Field Services**: On-site commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- **Combustion Electronics**: Control systems and instrumentation.
- **Fired Heaters (via Devco Process Heaters)**: Custom process heaters for refining and petrochemicals. [zeeco.com](https://www.zeeco.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Over 70,000 projects executed; 3,000+ employees across 30+ global locations. [zeeco.com/about](https://www.zeeco.com/about)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed (privately held). The company operates the world’s largest combustion research and test facility at their Global Technology Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
- **Growth Signals**: Expansive global footprint (locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia); continuous hiring across engineering and service roles; large R&D investment with a 250‑acre campus.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Market leadership**: 45 years of innovation and established reputation as a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions.
- **Integrated capabilities**: Design, manufacturing, testing, and field service under one roof — including the world’s largest combustion R&D facility.
- **Extensive global reach**: 30+ locations and the ability to execute 10,000+ projects per year.
- **Heroic customer service**: Culture obsessed with long-term client relationships and personalized response. [zeeco.com/about/culture-community](https://www.zeeco.com/about/culture-community)

## Strategic Focus
- **Emissions reduction and sustainability**: Continuously developing ultra-low-NOx burners, advanced thermal oxidizers, and solutions that help customers meet tightening environmental regulations.
- **Global expansion**: Enhancing service capabilities in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe; bilingual and international hiring signals growth in new markets.
- **Innovation and R&D**: Ongoing investment in the world’s largest combustion test facility to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes technical excellence, teamwork, and a “heroic” commitment to customer service. Employees are encouraged to grow through mentorship and professional development.
- **Community and development**: The Zeeco Young Professionals (ZYP) program offers mentor/mentee matching, networking, leadership training, and community volunteer opportunities. [zeeco.com/about/culture-community](https://www.zeeco.com/about/culture-community)
- **Work environment**: Most roles are on-site (Tulsa, Broken Arrow, and global offices), with limited remote positions available (e.g., Field Service roles in the Middle East). Frequent travel opportunities for field engineers.
- **Perks**: Strong culture of internal growth, cross‑functional exposure, and potential to work on complex global projects.
- **Global footprint**: Employees can expect opportunities to travel or relocate to other Zeeco locations worldwide.

## Sources
1. [zeeco.com](https://www.zeeco.com/)
2. [zeeco.com/about](https://www.zeeco.com/about)
3. [zeeco.com/about/culture-community](https://www.zeeco.com/about/culture-community)
4. [jobs.lever.co/zeeco](https://jobs.lever.co/zeeco)

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