Lead Planner

Overview

• Wood is currently recruiting for a PMC Lead Planning Engineer with experience in the oil and Gas industry to be based in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi for a PMC downstream project.
• Designing the future.
• Transforming the world
• Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe.
• We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.
• We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonisation and electrification markets.
• We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.
• Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important.
• You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come.
• We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.
• What we can offer
• **Meaningful and interesting projects:** Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• **Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:** We are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• **Competitive renumeration package:** With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• **Medical Insurance:** Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• **Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance** : The company provides Life Assurance cover
• **End of Service Gratuity:** In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• **The Employee Share Plan** : Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• **Long Service Award:** Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people.
• Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• **Commitment to continued professional development:** Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• **Global connections** : Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• **Energy Transition Academy:** Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
• Align with Head of Projects in transitioning the current scheduling and planning system from using MS-Projects into using Primavera P6.
• Support the Project Manager on project-related activities on individual projects
• Prepare detailed project schedules as required for all major projects
• Track progress on all major projects through interface with the project manager, operations, engineering and sub-contractors and provide detailed reports on current progress, projected finish on both cost and schedule versus baseline using earned value, percentage complete, s-curves, CPI, SPI indicators, current spend reports etc
• Interface with Customers project managers/expeditors/planners on schedule issues/reports etc as requested by the Project Manager
• Interface with Quality Control to prepare, manage, maintain and report progress on inspection and testing schedules
• Support the Project Management team as required on other project scheduling/project management issues as required.
• Create detailed project schedules with baselines
• Track and update project progress using earned value techniques etc
• Issue project progress reports as required
• Interface with all points of contact on individual projects as required including but not limited to internal resources, customers, vendors and sub-contractors
• Attend project kick off and progress meetings as required
• Visit project sites to meet customers/sub-contractors and to review/monitor/record progress as required
• Develop project schedules for use during the tendering process
• Develop, maintain and report progress on the company’s resource planner including projects and operations
• Develop, maintain and report progress on the company’s inspection and testing schedule as required
• Support the Project Manager on other project issues as required
• Work in accordance with the defined project procedures and instructions issued by the Project Manager

Skills And Qualifications

Expected

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, with a focus on project management or scheduling.
• Proven experience in planning and scheduling for oil & gas projects, with a minimum of 5 years in a lead role.
• Proficient in project management software and tools, namely Primavera P6.
• Significant, demonstrable experience of the application of project planning techniques including earned value, CPI, SPI, etc
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address schedule-related challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities, with a track record of successfully managing and guiding a team of planning engineers.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to project planning and scheduling in the oil & gas sector.
• Certification in project management or scheduling (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP) is a plus.
• Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets.
• We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
• **Diversity Statement**We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.