Jacob Isaeq
Planning Engineer
Chennai
Summary
Planning Engineer with strong control of Primavera P6 and 5–10 baseline schedules per month, plus executive reporting for electrical projects. Translates field progress into milestone dashboards, performs critical path analysis, and flags and tracks 3–6 supply-chain and design delays per quarter before they affect delivery. Brings an electrical engineering foundation to corporate project controls and schedule optimization.
Overview
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Certifications
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years of professional experience
Work History
Planning Engineer
Vale-Enco group
11.2024 - Current
- Managed corporate project management workflows, master templates, and baseline schedule configurations using Primavera P6.
- Synthesized raw field progress updates into high-level executive dashboards, tracking milestones for high-value electrical assets.
- Conducted structural critical path analysis to identify and mitigate downstream supply-chain and design bottlenecks.
- Since Nov'24
- Developed comprehensive project plans to align with strategic objectives and timelines.
- Analyzed project data to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
Senior Electrical designer
GENERAL ELECTRIC
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Spearheaded detailed engineering scheduling, material submittal pipelines, and complex panel configurations for global deployment.
- Coordinated directly with international supply chains to compress electrical assembly lead times using lean management concepts.
- Completed intensive cross-border execution workflows via corporate offices in Glasgow, Scotland.
- GE Vernova / Energy conversion, Chennai, India & UK
- Nov'22 - Dec'24
- Led design of electrical systems for industrial applications, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Developed detailed schematics and layouts using AutoCAD and electrical simulation tools to optimize performance.
Senior Electrical Design Specialist (PSED)
SAUDI ARAMCO
11.2013 - 02.2021
- Managed the digitization, logical indexing, and schedule tracking for switchgear and substation schematic redesigns across refinery networks.
- Utilized sophisticated engineering databases to manage technical compliance schedules and vendor qualification criteria.
- Completed corporate leadership modules in Effective Time Management and High-Impact Business Communication.
- Saudi Arabia
- Nov'13 - Feb'21
Senior Electrical Designer
QUEST GLOBAL ENGINEERING (GE Water)
05.2011 - 02.2013
- Engineered technical scheduling workflows and design compliance models for large-scale water treatment electrical layouts.
- Completed advanced technical deployment in Ontario, Canada, specializing in global Environmental Health & Safety guidelines.
- Canada / India
- May'11 - Feb'13
- Led design and development of electrical systems for industrial applications.
- Mentored junior designers, enhancing team skills and performance.
Electrical Design Engineer
General Electric - Energy
11.2006 - 05.2011
- Scotland, UK
- Nov'06 - May'11
- Designed electrical systems for renewable energy projects, enhancing performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize design processes and reduce project cycle times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Annamalai University
Chidambaram, IndiaDiploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering
CSI Polytechnic, Salem
Salem, IndiaMBA - Production & Operations Management
Alagappa University
Karaikudi, India07-2026
Skills
Primavera P6
MS Project
Baseline management
WBS creation
Earned value management
Schedule variance analysis
Critical path analysis
Progress reporting
Resource allocation
Dashboard reporting
Schedule risk analysis
Resource histograms
Estimation
BOQ preparation
Quantity surveying
Change control
Material procurement scheduling
Accomplishments
- Reduced project delays introducing optimized planning schedules and streamlining procurement processes
- Delivered projects on time and within budget through effective resource allocation, cost control, and team coordination.
- Improved operational efficiency by implementing process automation tools and aligning team workflows with client KPIs.
- Achieved in material procurement through supplier negotiations and alternative material selection without compromising quality.
- Successfully trained and mentored junior engineers and planners, enhancing team productivity and technical capability.
- Strengthened client relationships leading to repeat business and long-term contracts for engineering and maintenance services.
- Introduced data-driven KPI tracking systems for planning and estimation teams, improving accuracy and reporting
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 55 Technicians.
Certification
Safety Induction, Dojo, CAR -01, CAR-04, CAR-10 & Work Permit Accepter - VALE
Timeline
Planning Engineer
Vale-Enco group
11.2024 - Current
Senior Electrical designer
GENERAL ELECTRIC
11.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Electrical Design Specialist (PSED)
SAUDI ARAMCO
11.2013 - 02.2021
Senior Electrical Designer
QUEST GLOBAL ENGINEERING (GE Water)
05.2011 - 02.2013
Electrical Design Engineer
General Electric - Energy
11.2006 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Annamalai University
Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering
CSI Polytechnic, Salem
MBA - Production & Operations Management
Alagappa University
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Nov '24 with JAL Engineering Services
- Dec '21 with GE Vernova as Electrical designer.
- Dec '13 - Jan '22 with Saudi Aramco as Parts Engineering.
- May'11 - May'13 with Quest Global Engineering, INDIA as Senior Electrical Design Engineer
- Nov'06 - May'11 with GE-Energy, INDIA as Electrical Design Engineer
- Jan'00 - Nov'06 with Proteck Circuit & Systems, INDIA as Electrical Engineer
ONSITE EXPERIENCE IN UK AND CANADA
- ARAMCO (kingdom of Saudi Arabia) - Nov'13 - Feb'21
- Completed 6 months technical assignment in (GEW-General Electric-Water) Ontario, Canada (Jul'11 - Jan'12)
- I worked in Glasgow, Scotland, UK for 6 months in 2007 and 6 months in 2008
- Designed electrical panels for their unit
- EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Training (GE-Water) Canada