Lead Project Scheduler

Haldor Topsoe; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a skilled Time Scheduler to lead a dedicated team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in project control within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or Renewable energy sectors. You will manage various projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with scheduling principles and deadlines. This role offers a competitive salary, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in planning and project control in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or Renewable energy sector.
• Experience in leading a dedicated team of scheduling experts.
• Ideally certified according to PMI-SP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a dedicated team of approx. 3 Time Scheduler colleagues.
• Handle time scheduling for a portfolio of projects from initiation to completion.
• Drive time scheduling principles and procedures applicable for the projects.

Skills

Project management

Time scheduling expertise

Risk management

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in engineering, preferably chemical engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera

SAP R3

Job description

At Topsoe, we’re driving the energy transition and creating a sustainable future – and we need talented people like you to join us. Explore open positions across engineering, science, operations, and business, or sign up for job alerts to stay updated on opportunities that match your ambitions.

At Topsoe we’re leading the way in decarbonization, by supplying technology, catalysts, and services for the worldwide energy transition. It's a journey through science that we began over 80 years ago, with a philosophy to question the limits of possibility and inspire others to think further. Today, we’re a community of over 2,000 problem solvers who are working together to find the answers to the world's biggest challenges. So, whether your expertise is in engineering, operations or broader business roles, we’re all united by a desire to go solve. At Topsoe we value diversity, embrace differences, and we are constantly committed to creating a culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, respected, and included.

We are headquartered in Denmark and have offices and operations globally. Find out more at topsoe.com

Who we’re looking for

• To build up and lead a dedicated team of approx. 3 Time Scheduler colleagues.
• You take ownership of a portfolio of projects that you and your team will support with professional time scheduling expertise already starting from the initiation phase (bidding and contract negotiation) until the project's completion. This includes complex projects in the syngas/gas industry but also our own internal investment projects extending our capacities of catalyst production or adding new production facilities for completely new product.
• Your task will mainly focus on:
• Be on top of all ongoing projects wrt. time scheduling and serving the projects with time scheduling resources from your team at the right time with the right level of detail.
• Drive time scheduling principles and procedures applicable for the portfolio of projects
• Create project plans/time scheduling with relevant team members and ensure that deadlines are followed /maintained
• High ability for self-organization and pro-active style of working
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (project partners and client)
• Analyze, plan, and develop requirements and standards in relation to scheduled technical projects as well as technical & schedule risk assessment
• Support EPCM projects in the execution phase and take ownership for
• Maintain/update/challenge regularly the time schedule in alignment with the project team
• Continuously monitoring and controlling progress of the portfolio of projects
• Actively contribute to risk and claim management towards contracting parties

What you’ll bring

• A degree in engineering, preferably chemical engineering
• Experience in leading a dedicated team of scheduling experts
• 10+ years of experience in planning and project control in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or Renewable energy sector
• Experience in project execution and preferably additionally in the construction area
• Ideally certified according to PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional), IPMA, PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) or equivalent
• Demonstrated understanding and capabilities of working with Project Management processes, strategies, and methods
• Demonstrable ability to mitigate risk
• Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles
• Excellent computer literacy skills in MS office, MS Project and/or Primavera, SAP R3
• Ability to problem-solve under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to work with multiple teams in a fast-paced environment

Why join us

At Topsoe, you will enjoy a competitive salary package, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional development. We believe in fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning, where our employees are empowered to grow and make a difference.

How you can apply

If you meet the above criteria and are excited about this opportunity, please apply via our website with your CV and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the role.

Please contact Head of Product Plant Engineering, EPCM Project Management Ole Overlade Petersen, email [e-mail] if you want to know more about the position.

If you would like to be part of a team of skilled and professional colleagues in an informal organization, please submit your application and resume in English and enclose a copy of your references through our website www.topsoe.com .

We are looking forward to getting to know you.