Sr. Planning Engineer - Solar Power Plant Project

Airswift; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Sr. Planning Engineer for a long-term contract with a Major Oil & Gas operator. This role focuses on project planning for large scale solar projects and requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and extensive oil & gas industry experience. The engineer will oversee project execution, ensuring compliance and optimal performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in oil & gas project planning.
• Proficiency in Primavera and MS Office required.
• Experience with EPIC project lifecycle is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive Project Planning and Scheduling activities.
• Develop and maintain Project Master Plans and Schedules.
• Monitor Contractor's performance and conduct variance analysis.

Skills

Project Control

Risk Assessment

Analytical Skills

Reporting Skills

Education

B. Sc. in Engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

Primavera

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

Airswift are a Global Manpower Provider specialising in the Energy, Infrastructure & IT sectors. Present in more than 70 countries around the world, our reach and capabilities in the markets we service is unparalleled in the industry.

We are working with a Major Oil & Gas operator to source for Sr. Planning Engineer specialising in Building Facility Maintenance and Fit Out Works. This is a long-term contract role working on a residential basis 5-days per week / 8 hours per day. Please see details below;

Title: Sr. Planning Engineer
Start Date: Negotiable (typically within 1 month notice)
Duration: 3 years (renewable)
Location: Onshore (Office base)
Working Schedule: 5-days per week / 8 hours per day


Qualification:
B. Sc. or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline. Preferably Certified PMP or equivalent certifications / memberships.

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in planning of projects in oil & gas industry including extensive experience in large scale solar (Photovoltaic) projects.
• Preferably minimum 5 years’ experience in National Oil Companies and/or International Oil Companies.
• Experience required in EPIC project lifecycle, encompassing engineering, procurement, construction & commissioning.
• Experience shall include project planning, scheduling & phasing, project control & monitoring, forecasting, trending, risk assessment, variations/claims analysis, progress verification.
• High level of computer literacy with MS Office and relevant Project Control software including Primavera. Skills in Primavera Risk Analysis and Power BI are preferable.
• Work experience in the GCC is desirable
• Well-developed analytical and reporting skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive Project Planning, Scheduling, Progress monitoring, Progress Verification and reporting activities necessary to achieve the successful execution of the assigned Project(s) from initiation to close-out.
• Develop and maintain Project Master Plans and Schedules for all Project Phases and Stage Gates throughout the Project Lifecycle from Initiation to Close-out. Provide planning input to other Gate deliverables including Project Execution Plan (PEP), Risk Management Plan & Risk Register, and Change Management Plan. Plan and Monitor project close-out activities, provide input for the finalization of Close-out Report of the project.
• Perform Project Planning including Scheduling, Monitoring, Forecasting, and Progress Reporting on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis through various Management reports. Maintain Project Builder data in SAP to facilitate group reporting and analysis.
• Provide early warnings and highlight early intervention opportunities through reports and engagement with project teams in order to influence projects outcomes.
• Maintain and update the Integrated Resource Planning system to plan the requirement of resources for assigned Projects as per the Master Plans in Primavera.
• Develop & Incorporate Planning & Scheduling requirements, Progress Measurement, and Reporting Instructions for compliance by Bidders in the Tender Documents (Appendices for Administration Instructions and Contract Execution Plan - Appendix D & G/H). Provide specific inputs to other Appendices capturing Scope of Work, Payment Terms, LD Milestones, Document Review periods.
• Evaluate Technical Proposals of Bidders as a key member of the Technical Evaluation Team to ensure compliance with the tender requirements in particular performing schedule analysis, reviewing and validating man-hour allocations and resource histograms, progress measurement methodology, and compliance to planning and reporting instructions and procedures, with no deviations or exceptions.
• Review, Validate and Endorse Contractor submitted Planning Package including Execution Programme/Recovery Plans, Resource Plan, and progress measurement and reporting system to ensure that a proper system is in place for effective project control and in compliance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor Contractor's performance, conduct time and progress variance analysis and Review/ Validate Contractor's progress reports to ensure performance deviation from the agreed plan is determined and reported on timely basis. Highlight areas of concern and suggest corrective actions/ mitigation measures for implementation by Contractor and Project Team. Conduct "what if' and schedule risk analysis when required, to anticipate unforeseen changes to the project and quantify potential impact & mitigation plans.
• Estimate progress achieved for all assigned Contracts to calculate Value of Work Done at every month end for the purpose of Service Entry Sheets (SES). Verify reported progress for all assigned contracts in coordination with all stakeholders. Provide all relevant schedule input and estimated progress phasing for annual Budget/AFE preparation, subsequent revisions, and supplementary Budgets. Analyse reasons for progress and schedule variance for providing input to Budget variance report.
• Determine Time Impact related to scope changes addressed in Change Impact Notes and Work Change Requests (WCR). Review and assess Contractor Extension of Time (EoT) claims using international norms and time impact analysis processes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of various Project Planning Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Operate within the framework of an integrated Project Control & Project Services function, established Corporate Management policies, internationally recognized standard Industry Practices, and contracting procedures.
• Key accountability for maintenance of Integrated Resource planning system for all assigned Projects.
• Key accountability for project planning activities in various stages of project(s) definition and execution.
• Endorse Planning related deliverables / aspects in Contract Request Document (CRD) for initiation of tenders.
• Endorse/Reject Contractor Planning Package.
• Determine estimated Project Completion Date and time impact assessment for Technical Deviation Requests (TDR)/ Change Impact Notes (CIN).
• Endorse/ Reject Contractor submissions related to time impact on WCRs and TDRs.
• Endorse/ Reject claimed cumulative progress claimed in Contractor invoices, as applicable.
• Accountable for the progress phasing for annual Budget/AFE preparation, subsequent revisions.
• Regular interaction with other members of the Project Team as well as Contractors for performance of the duties.
• Interact, as required, with other QatarEnergy Departments/other Project groups to assess any possible interface constraints with any other Project, Department or Operational/Shutdown activities.
• Project site work during project construction, installation, commissioning and handover Phases.
• Regular interface and progress meetings with Contractor and Supplier representatives including managerial level.
• Regular interface and management meetings with end users.
• Constantly facing the challenge of prioritizing numerous assignments in a multi-project environment and timely delivery of the same while maintaining the required quality.

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