Associate Planner

McDermott International,; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Associate Planner to support project planning and scheduling activities. This role is perfect for recent graduates or early-career professionals who possess strong analytical skills and a keen interest in project management. The ideal candidate will maintain project schedules, analyze data, and work with senior planners to meet objectives. Essential qualifications include a degree in a relevant field and experience with project planning tools. Join a dynamic team in Kuala Lumpur to drive success in the oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of project planning experience in offshore or onshore oil and gas-related projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 for project scheduling and planning.
• Experience with producing logically linked activity schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update project activities according to earned value management systems.
• Analyze projects based on historical data and trends.
• Understand advanced work package principles and management.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Data management

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in Project Management/Engineering/Construction/Business Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

The Associate Planner plays a pivotal role in supporting project planning and scheduling activities within McDermott’s Project Controls team. This position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals with a strong analytical mindset and a keen interest in project planning. The role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, analyzing data, and collaborating with senior planners to ensure project timelines and objectives are met.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Project Management/Engineering/Construction/Business Management or equivalent combinations of technical training or experience required
• 1-5 years of project planning experience with offshore or onshore oil and gas-related projects
• Must have solid commands of Primavera P6
• Must be able to produce and maintain logically linked activity schedules, according to precedence flow in EPCIC planning, using best practices
• Must be able to produce and assess progress curves, histograms, variance reports, and critical paths
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and display attentiveness to detail
• Ability to manage, update, and appropriately store data
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop, logically tie, resource load, level, and update activities in alignment with earned value management systems under the guidance of senior planners
• Understand advanced work package principles and management
• Import and export data from Project Management Software for the production of Key Performance Indicators
• Understand how to use the information available to satisfy data requests
• Analyze and provide additional insight or correlations within data sets
• Analyze projects based on historical data and current trends