Introduction

About this role

Location: 9 months UAE (Abu Dhabi) then KSA, Jubail;
Project Services function including planning and scheduling, benchmarking, progress monitoring forecasting, trending, risk management and change control;
Schedule Risk Analysis and developing mitigation plan;
Determining schedule contingency setting;
Schedule reporting and gap assessment;
Project reporting weekly, monthly, etc.;
Interfacing with other associated functions like Finance, Cost, etc.;
Interface with contractors' project planning/services counterparts;
Management of Change;
Lessons learned and knowledge management;
Schedule closeout reports (plan vs. actual data to support benchmarking, CCET feedback, etc.);
Visible HSE Leadership;
Manages schedule interfaces;
Support teambuilding and familiarization/onboarding events;
Manage interfaces across disciplines and between different work locations and contractors;
Ensure contractor understands all project controls and reporting requirements through advocacy and inquiry;
Prepare project reports including weekly, monthly 1 pager, etc.

Degree in Engineering;
Qualified Planning Engineer with about 10 years’ and good multi discipline project knowledge/experience, out of which 5 years in the ME region including KSA;
Experience in metal processing/recycling/refining industry will be of advantage;
Ability to work effectively in teams, good Interpersonal and communication skills;
Team leadership & coaching skills;
Preferred: International work experience in multicultural environment and accreditation from professional bodies;
Relevant experience in KSA is preferred but not essential;
Knowledge of project development including Front End Engineering, Detail design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Startup;
Expert in Planning Network development, Critical Path Analysis, Forecasting, Trend Analysis & Recovery Plans;
Ability to Plan the Activities, Resources and Interfaces effectively, thereby contributing to Project Schedule baseline;
Develop, maintain, and apply benchmarks/norms;
Sound experience in Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) & overall Risk management process; able to independently carry out robust SRA (say Monte Carlo analysis);
Experience of developing & maintaining Planning/Scheduling/Progress measurement/Reporting systems & procedures;
Proficiency in scheduling software's like Primavera;
Aptitude for Learner Mindset.