Project Planner
Date: 10 Apr 2025
Location: Seraing, Belgium
Company: John Cockerill
John Cockerill, enablers of opportunities
Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to low carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing essential infrastructures.
Its offer to businesses, governments and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defence, industry, the environment, transports, and infrastructures. With over 6,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of € 1,046 billion in 2023 in 29 countries, on 5 continents.
Job Description – Project Planner (Green Hydrogen)
Context
In the context of the energy transition and the development of innovative solutions for the production and distribution of green hydrogen, we are looking for a Project Planner to optimize the management and monitoring of schedules for strategic projects.
Main Responsibilities (under the supervision of the Project Manager):
🔹 Planning Development and Management
• Develop, structure, and maintain project schedules, incorporating the various phases (engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, etc.).
• Ensure consistency between the overall project schedule and the detailed schedules of the different stakeholders.
• Update and adjust schedules based on project developments and unforeseen events.
🔹 Deadline Monitoring and Tracking
• Identify discrepancies between actual progress and the planned schedule; propose corrective actions.
• Monitor the progress of all activities and anticipate risks of delays and critical issues.
• Provide the project teams with clear visibility on timelines and constraints.
🔹 Coordination and Communication
• Ensure effective communication between the various project stakeholders (engineering, procurement, manufacturing, clients, subcontractors, etc.).
• Participate in follow-up meetings and draft progress and project reports.
• Collaborate with teams to identify and resolve schedule conflicts.
🔹 Tools and Continuous Improvement
• Use and optimize planning tools (MS Project, SAP, etc.).
• Contribute to improving scheduling methodologies and processes.
• Capitalize on lessons learned to enhance the efficiency of future projects.
Profile Required
• 🎓 Degree in a technical field, engineering, or project management.
• 🏗️ Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in planning industrial projects. Experience in the energy or oil & gas sectors is a plus.
• 🖥️ Proficiency in scheduling software (MS Project, SAP) and reporting tools.
• 🌍 Minimum B2 level in English; another language is a plus.
• 🚀 Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, anticipation, and team spirit.
• ✈️ Willingness to travel occasionally depending on project needs.
Why Join Us?
• Work on large-scale projects in a fast-growing sector.
• Thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Actively contribute to the energy transition and the development of sustainable solutions.
• Join an international company offering opportunities for career growth and continuous training.
📩 Interested? Apply now and help build the future of green hydrogen!
John Cockerill offers you career and development opportunities within its various sectors in a friendly working environment.
Do you want to work for an innovative company that will allow you to take up technical challenges on a daily basis?
We look forward to receiving your application and to meeting you!
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