Specialist Planning Engineer

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co. seeks a Specialist Project Control Planning Engineer to lead project controls across mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.

You will perform planning, scheduling, cost control and earned value management in alignment with the Project Execution Plan. Work closely with the Project Control Manager and Senior Project Manager to develop integrated schedules with multi-contractor interfaces, monitor progress, and deliver weekly/monthly performance reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industries.
• At least 5 years in a similar mega-project role (Oil & Gas/Petrochemical).
• ADNOC & Offshore project experience required; PMC experience required.
• Experience in FEED & EPC phases required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain baseline schedules, monitor performance, and prepare progress reports.
• Assist in applying effective planning techniques, controls, and risk management across projects.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure schedules reflect interfaces, milestones and durations.
• Support contract procurement planning, scheduling, and progress certification.
• Ensure project controls governance, cost and schedule performance, and compliance.

Skills

Project control

Planning & scheduling

Earned value management

Risk management

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

b JOB PURPOSE b A Specialist Project control Planning engineer Perform the project control function including project planning cost control for the Project as per Project Execution Plan working closely with Project Control ManagerAnalyse and perform project planning scheduling and monitoring for the Project to ensure completion of Project to the required safety quality schedule and cost KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESJob Specific AccountabilitiesProject ControlEnsure baseline schedule follow-up and monitoring performance reporting baseline change control assessment risk management earned value management guidance and tools Advice and consult on the application of effective planning techniques and controls earned value cost and schedule variance estimates at completion critical path analysis Support program integration governance formats plan optimization and project controls best practices Support and advise on the definition of Project Controls and Earned Value Management policies procedures and the standards required to deliver projects Involve actively in the development of integrated project schedule for project that reflect all interface milestones availability and need dates of feedstock offsite and utilities and activity durations from multiple contractors schedules and assess changes to the integrated schedule Monitor and control program compliance in respect of the project contractual obligations Ensure contract procurement planning and scheduling activities within the project is performed as per Company requirements Support the PCM on all contractual and commercial issues to maintain company s interests Coordinate and attend internal external project reviews and other meetings as necessary Keep up to date with and adhere to Company and project related procedures Ensure deliverables are delivered and that these are flagged to the PCM Generate nbsp weekly monthly reports in line with the project and company reporting calendar provide details on progress actuals forecast and explanation of variances Ensure that project controls processes are consistently applied across the project Manage governance to ensure robust cost and schedule performance for the agreed Scope of Work across integrated programs managed across multiple parties Support and advise on the definition of Project Controls and Management policies procedures and the standards required to deliver projectsWork closely with the Senior Project Manager and other discipline Mangers to maximize the potential of the project Manage and guide the review of Project Baseline Schedule to ensure compliance with the Contract Schedule requirements and the overall Project schedule Instruct various reviews analyses of the Project Schedule and the generation of special reports highlighting areas of slippage concerns and forecasts Manage and guide the process of Progress Certification and Invoice Payment under the Contract Ensure appropriate certificates are generated and maintained for the Project denoting approval of various Milestones and Completion Activities Internal ControlDevelop and improve the project control procedures systems and tools Continuously work with the Project Management Teams to seek improvement opportunities and incorporate them in the standard ways of Project Controls Be an active advocate of the project controls principles for better management of project operations and aspects in enriching the desired culture through his her internal and external communications Minimum Qualification amp ExperienceBachelor s degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university or a minimum of fifteen 15 years of relevant experience in the Oil amp Gas or Petrochemical industry Must have at least five 5 years of experience in a similar position on mega Oil amp Gas or Petrochemical projects ADNOC amp Offshore project experience is required PMC experiences are required Experience in FEED amp EPC Phases is required Professional Certifications b Preferred but not mandatory to have PMP CCP b b TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES b Project control Planning scheduling monitoring and control skills Full understanding of schedule cost and risk analysis tools and techniques Technical understanding and proficient knowledge related to Oil amp Gas business Planning and implementation skills Detailed knowledge of principles policies procedures and internal processes pertaining to project control transactions