Lead Planning / Schedule Engineer with Specially Construction of Substations

Description

The contract aims to provide project management, co-ordination, planning, design, engineering, construction management, contracting, procurement, project controls and other services for construction of new oil field facilities, up-grading of existing facilities, and transfer of technology.

• Manage the appropriate activities and process to ensure the preparation of Assets and that Shutdown plans are carried out in a consistent and accurate manner
• Responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance
• Work directly with the clients UEV Cost & Planning to ensure the Planning processes, procedures and systems are implemented and subject to continuous improvement reviews.
• Supervise the planning function during design and/or construction stages of assigned project/projects.
• Supervise and develop other planning and specialist support staff at home and/or field office locations.
• To assist and support the Project Controls Manager and Planning Department Head in managing the Project Schedule and ensure the client gains maximum business benefits from that mechanism
• Provide planning expertise and assist the project with their project planning activities
• Maintain the current and baseline schedule, analyze the effect of proposed changes and maintain the baseline change control authorization process
• Prepare regular status reports and forecasts for project management and client review.
• Prepare weekly /monthly reports as required, and analyze contractors’ reports
• Carry out work in accordance with Health, Safety, environmental and Quality systems
• To proactively support the Project by managing the planning process and planning personnel and their activities across the organization
• Liaise with the Management Team on all relevant costs and planning issues
• Liaise with the Engineering Manager, Construction Manager, Operations Development and Asset Focal Points to ensure the planning process accurately reflects the work scopes and requirements of the managers
• Manage the Planning Team to deliver a complete Planning/Scheduling service to the Organization
• Supervise and direct all activities of the Planning Focal Point and the Planning Engineers.

Requirements

• Formal presentation skills
• Communications, written and oral.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role as Lead Planning Engineer
• Must have Must have at least 5 years hands-on experience in Planning.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience particularly in Construction of Substations, Over Head Lines, Process Control Room and activities related to Electrical and Instrument discipline.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years total post-graduation experience
• Analysis and problems solving
• Must have minimum 2 years’ experience in Planning Software like Primavera, MS Project
• Ability to influence and persuade.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferable Electrical or Instrumentation)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance