Introduction

Sr. Planning Engineer will primarily

  • Develop and maintain Project Master Plans and Schedules for all Project Phases and
  • Stage Gates throughout the Project Lifecycle from Initiation to Close-out. Provide planning input to other Gate deliverables including Project Execution Plan (PEP), Risk Management
  • Plan & Risk Register, and Change Management Plan. Plan and Monitor project close-out activities, provide input for the finalization of Close-out Report of the project.

About this role

• Reporting on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis through various Management reports. Maintain Project Builder data in SAP to facilitate group reporting and analysis.• Provide early warnings and highlight early intervention opportunities through reports and engagement with project teams in order to influence projects outcomes.• Maintain and update the Integrated Resource Planning system to plan the requirement of resources for assigned Projects as per the Master Plans in Primavera.• Develop & Incorporate Planning & Scheduling requirements, Progress Measurement, and Reporting Instructions for compliance by Bidders in the Tender Documents (Appendices for Administration Instructions and Contract Execution Plan - Appendix D & G/H). Provide specific inputs to other Appendices capturing Scope of Work, Payment Terms, LD, Milestones, Document Review periods
• Evaluate Technical Proposals of Bidders as a key member of the Technical Evaluation• Team to ensure compliance with the tender requirements in particular performing schedule analysis, reviewing and validating man-hour allocations and resource histograms, progress measurement methodology, and compliance to planning and reporting instructions and procedures, with no deviations or exceptions.
• Review, Validate and Endorse Contractor submitted Planning Package including Execution Programme/Recovery Plans, Resource Plan, and progress measurement and reporting system to ensure that a proper system is in place for effective project control and in compliance with contractual requirements.• Monitor Contractor's performance, conduct time and progress variance analysis and Review/ Validate Contractor's progress reports to ensure performance deviation from the agreed plan is determined and reported on timely basis. Highlight areas of concern and suggest corrective actions/ mitigation measures for implementation by Contractor and Project Team. Conduct "what if' and schedule risk analysis when required, to anticipate unforeseen changes to the project and quantify potential impact & mitigation plans.

Is this you?

  • B. Sc. or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline. Preferably Certified PMP or equivalent certifications/memberships. Experience:
  • Minimum 15 years’ experience in planning of projects in Oil & Gas.
  • Preferably minimum 5 years’ experience in National Oil Companies and/or International Oil Companies.
  • Experience includes project planning, scheduling & phasing, project control & monitoring, forecasting, trending, risk assessment, variations/claims analysis, progress verification.
  • High level of computer literacy with MS Office and relevant Project Control software

    including Primavera. Skills in Primavera Risk Analysis and Power BI are preferable.

  • Work experience in the GCC is desirable

  • Well-developed analytical and reporting skills.

What we offer 

  • Salary:
    • Day rate in USD plus allowances;
  • Work Schedule:
    • 8 hours / 5 days
  • Contract Duration:
    • Until June 2024.