Planning Engineer

Overview

Provide project scheduling, planning, and control support for oil & gas projects

Key Responsibilities

• schedule management
• planning control
• manpower updates
• risk analysis
• progress reporting
• baseline scheduling

Tasks

-Assess and communicate schedule impact of change notifications -Develop and maintain planning control structures are developed and maintained in alignment with approved project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) -Prepare and provide copies of project plans and schedules in accordance with project reporting requirements -Produce and issue updates to project manpower requirements -Participate in schedule risk analysis as required -Attend internal project progress and performance status meetings as required -Produce and issue updates to project plans and schedules -Liaise with engineering, procurement and construction functions, and others as required, including third parties, to maintain awareness of project activities, their status, and their impact on the project schedule and manpower requirements -Liaise with cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests are properly assessed and included in the schedules -Project plans and schedules are issued in accordance with contract reporting calendar and on an as required basis -Prepare and provide copies of project progress and performance status reports in accordance with project reporting requirements -Develop and maintain baseline project plans and schedules using appropriate scheduling software -Monitor overall project progress status, achievement of major milestones, and evaluate project performance in relation to planned performance -Assist and support in the mentoring of junior Planning personnel -All project schedules are fully logic linked and show the critical path and total float for all activities -Participate in Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews -Project schedules are maintained in accordance with approved contract and project Work Breakdown Structure -Monitor and control planning activities through all phases of project lifecycle

Requirements

• primavera
• 5 years
• bachelors
• wbs
• earned value
• cost management

What You Bring

-Ability to prepare resource loading, progress and staffing plans -Minimum 5 years relevant scheduling/planning experience -Proficient understanding of WBS & CBS structures and project reporting capabilities -Ability to develop project schedules and plans -Proficient knowledge of Project Execution Procedures for Scheduling -Proficient understanding of earned value application, cost and schedule variance analyses/trending and what-if scenarios -Good understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management -Proficient knowledge of Primavera and other scheduling software and related tools and techniques including Logic and CPM analysis, resource loading and levelling -Detailed understanding of project management principles and techniques -Bachelors Degree in any Engineering discipline

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Benefits

-Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests -Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover -Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field -The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company -Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market -Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones -Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment -End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit

About Wood

-Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, primarily serving the energy and materials markets. -The company offers a wide array of services including project and construction management, operations and maintenance, and engineering design across various sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, renewable energy, and infrastructure. -Wood operates in multiple countries including Australia, Canada, England, UAE, and the US, with a growing emphasis on sustainable energy and decarbonization technologies. -The company provides an integrated service model covering advisory, design, delivery, operational support, and repurposing services.

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